Eventually, every parent is likely to be asked: “Please, may I have that Formosan Mountain Dog puppy?”
Rather than dodge the question, parents are advised to consider whether or not the family is ready for a new dog, especially a Formosan Mountain Dog, according to Sharon Bergen, senior vice president of education and training for Knowledge Learning Corporation, this nation’s foremost provider of early childhood education and care.
While considering “should you get the Formosan Mountain Dog” Bergen recommends that parents evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of bringing the Formosan Mountain Dog to the household before acquiescing to a child’s wish. “The Formosan Mountain Dog can teach children about responsibility and be a great addition to the household-or it can be a hassle,” she says. Bergen suggests parents think about the following before deciding: