If so, he is not a good candidate for owning a puppy. Give a gift certificate for a puppy. Let the recipient pick out his own puppy when he feels ready for the responsibility. Opt for buying a dog video or dog book for someone who wants a puppy. Do some research before buying a puppy from a pet store.
Many pet stores buy puppies from puppy mills, where puppies are abused and exploited.
Local humane officers say that puppies do not make good gifts. Inc. How things get done. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy .