A: There are many reasons why a live GSP or DK puppy should never be given as a present, and this holds especially true at Christmas time. First and foremost, the decision to acquire a puppy should be a personal one, and made when the timing is right for the particular individual. Many, many, of the GSP's or DK's turned into the breed rescue program were gifts, which turned out to be unwanted or unappreciated. Additionally, Christmas time, as you know, is extremely busy and stressful for everyone. Many people don't have the proper time, desire, or opportunity to devote to the bonding and care of a new puppy at that time of year, and patience levels are at an all time low. Please visit the following article: No Christmas Puppies, Please! for more information. If you are still certain you'd like to give a puppy as a gift, it would be better to give a "gift certificate" and new puppy care package to the recipient on the special occasion, which can be redeemed later, if the person chooses to do so.

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