I would never get a puppy for anybody at anytime of the year. I feel like people should choose their own dog. I think that attaches more of a sense of responsibility, if they're doing the choosing.

I do however think X-mas time is a really good time to get a dog for myself. I usually have a lot of vacation at that time, which helps with bonding and getting off on the right foot on housebreaking. Also, the puppy can get lots of socialization with all the people and hubbub. I actually got Murph right before X-mas and he has the most stable temperament about anything and everything.

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