We have pet dogs at home. A rottweiler named Sam and doberman named Jack. Lately we received a beagle as a gift from an uncle. He was named porkchop but when he arrived home he was baptised as Simon. As in Simon Cowell hehe. It is expensive to be maintaining these breed of dogs. They require regular care. They have toothpaste, toothbrush, earbuds, etc etc. When the rottweiler got sick she stayed for 2 wks at the vet clinic and had to visit her everyday. They say that children at an early age should have a pet so they will grow up to be loving and caring individuals.