Hei!

I do have to agreed with Kiki.

Puppies as presents are bad choices. Especially if no research are done before hand. I do hope you've done all your researches before deciding on which kinda dogs to get. "Cuteness" should be the last factor.

Sorry to bombard you...but too many puppies have been given as "presents" and being abandoned when they grow up or owners are just too ignorant about the care of a dog and they think that the dog is too "troublesome"

Having said all that, a few brands to note about dog food is...

1) How much of by-products they use in the food. Some brands such as P*** has got more by-products. Generally those sold at supermarkets have more by-products than those sold in pet shops.

2) Dry or wet. Wet food taste better because it's got a higher sodium content. But problems include bad teeth, unless you brush their teeth. More expensive. Heavier to carry home

3) You have to know whether your dog is allergic to certain foods. Some dogs are even allergic to chickens. So you may need to see if it displays any allergic reactions such as rashes.

4) Lastly...if you've decided on a brand of food. Don't change it to your liking. If you keep changing the brand of food, not only your dog will get a tummy ache, it may become a fussy eater.

Pet shops.

The one I frequent is Sundream at Far East Shopping Centre. It's owned by a Japanese. Very friendly and remembers you by your first name. Prices are cheaper especially for Japanese products.

Okay...my two-cents worth of advice. Go on and continue to read up about GR..they are my fav breed. Too bad I stay in a HDB, no space so I keep a JRT.

Enjoy your dog and may it live long and continue to give your the pleasure AND heartaches of owning a dog (or being owned by one)