Sooner or later, you are likely to be asked: “Mom, can we get that Chippiparai puppy?”
Instead of ignoring the question, parents should think about whether the family is prepared for a new dog, and even moreso a Chippiparai, says Sharon Bergen, senior vice president of education and training for Knowledge Learning Corporation, the nation’s foremost provider of early childhood education and care.
While pondering “should we get the Chippiparai” Bergen recommends parents evaluate the pros and cons of bringing the Chippiparai to the family before acquiescing to a kid’s request. “The Chippiparai can teach your children about responsibility and become a great addition to the family-or it can be a hassle,” she says. Bergen advises families think about the following before deciding: