Since I’ve moved to my new house, I’m considering to have my own puppy now. I’ve been waiting for this moment for a very long time.

When I was younger, my family owned a coffee shop business and we stayed upstairs of the shop house. I wanted to have a dog but my mom said it’s not appropriate as we are doing food business and she worried that some customer may not like it.

Then after many years…, the business got closed down, and we moved to a residential house, and I thought, yes, now we can have our own dog! Who knows, my brother got married, and my sister-in-law is an anti-dog person. She doesn’t like furry animal, that includes cat, dog, hamster, etc.

Then, my last hope was to get a dog in my own house, now, finally it happens….

You might want to learn some tips on which puppy to choose from. Take note on a few things.

• Eyes: They should be bright and clear with no weepy discharge from the corners
• Ears: Floppy-eared puppies should still have very clean, shiny inner ear areas. There should be no excess wax or black material in the ear.
• Nose: Ideally, it should be cool and wet to the touch. If the pup has just gotten up from a nap, his nose may be dry. If you notice no other signs of illness but the dry nose and he interacts well with you, you’re probably safe.
• Coat: His fur should be silky, shiny, and well-maintained. No puppy available from a breeder should have a matted or tangled coat – this would indicate lack of proper care on the breeder’s behalf and you should be very cautious.
• Skin: Should be clean - no sores, dandruff, or parasites.
• Check for hernias - the pup should have no odd lumps or bumps in the abdominal area.
• The bottom should be clean with no sign of diarrhea or discharge from the genitalia.