Is three dogs too many?

I don’t have the dog yet, she’s three weeks old. The mom went in to get spayed when they found out she was pregnant. I would have to pick up just my puppy and then drop her back off.

Also I don’t know if the dog is really healthy. Her mom is only about a year old, and had 8 puppies. Three died within the first few days, probably due to heat. The mother and puppies have never been to the vet. She’s three weeks old now. I don’t want to bring home a sick dog. Should I sugest that I take my puppy to the vet now, or just wait until I bring her home.

Well I saw her a few days ago and she seems fine. I’m just worried about worms. It would be kinda aquward to just take one puppy to the vet, and then drop it back off with the mother. Wouldn’t that seem kinda rude or snobby?

I would take her to the vet ASAP just to make sure everything is alright that way if there is something wrong it’s better to deal with it sooner than later.

I would NEVER bring a new dog into my home without a visit FIRST to the vet. I would not want my dogs exposed to any health issues that I wasn’t aware of. Who cares if it seems snobby to take the dog to the vet and then return it if you decide. Your friend does not sound like a responsible pet owner. She has an unspayed dog that has never been to the vet and probably has repeated litters of puppies. Take the puppy to your vet and then have a talk with your friend. A spayed/neutered pet lives a happier/healthier life. If you own a pet, you should care enough to care for your pet and it doesn’t sound as if your friend is doing that.

NOT AT ALL. I HAD 5 AT ONCE it is not easy but fun!!!

if you think you can handle it and be fair to all three, then I say go for it, go for however many ya want!!! lol

If you think you can handle three dogs then go for it..

My parents are only letting me get this puppy because my friend needs to find homes so bad. I can’t just tell my friend I don’t want the puppy anymore, then turn around and get a new one. I’ll be rescuing this puppy just like the ones at the shelter. I know the one I want, so I’ll try to talk my friends mom into letting me take her for a few hours to see the vet.

well if your parents agree and are fine with it, and you have the space and money to care for it, then I say why not?… as for the paying enough attention part, you can always take turns with your parents or siblings (if you have any)