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| I wasn't thinking a puppy, more of a rescue dog that was already a good dog that just needs some loving. Great Dane was really just an idea, and I love German Shepherds, My cousin has one who is 15 years old now, grew up with that dog and she is absolutely fantastic. She sheds crazily though is the only downside. Dobermans are on the not allowed list, I believe, as are Rotties and Pit Bull type breeds. I had a Dobie when I was very young, but she had to be put down due to cancer. (Yes, I have had a lot of dogs in my life and I always make time for them no matter what). My parents are paying for my entire college, so no student loans. The apartment I have lined up only has the breed restrictions, not weight.
Thank you, everyone. As I said at the top, this is completely hypothetical and I wouldn't get it as soon as I got to school.
I know they aren't big dogs, but I may end up with another beagle mix like Black Dog. Because who can say no to this face?
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| I would also wait to get a dog. I got a dog my last semester of my senior year. He was a collie, so he got relatively big (over the 40 pounds someone else mentioned). Having him in college was perfectly fine - I had time between classes to spend with him and I worked MWF at night, so I had every other day to play. The problem came when I graduated. I ended up moving and it was a nightmare finding a place that would take a dog that size (he was about 60 pounds). Plus, I was working about 60 hours a week, 7 days a week. I guess what I'm trying to say is, you are at a point in your life where you cannot predict the next few years at all. I think it's fine to get a dog in college, but I wouldn't get a Great Dane. You want to make sure you have the ability to take advantage of any opportunities college may bring, and being attached to a dog may not always allow that. | |
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