Sooner or later, most parents are going to be asked: “Daddy, may I have that American Foxhound puppy?”
Instead of avoiding the question, parents are advised to think about whether their family is ready for a puppy, especially a American Foxhound, according to Sharon Bergen, senior vice president of education and training for Knowledge Learning Corporation, this nation’s foremost provider of early childcare.
When thinking about “should we get the American Foxhound” Bergen suggests parents evaluate the plusses and minuses of adding the American Foxhound to the family before acquiescing to a child’s wish. “The American Foxhound can teach your children responsibility and be a wonderful addition to your household-or it can be a mistake,” she says. Bergen suggests parents ponder the following before committing: