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Hi everyone!

I live in the sensational Perth, Australia and have just bought my own home and would like to get a dog (we used to have a Daschund when we were kids, but I like big dogs so I thought it time to get one).

I have a couple of questions, I hope they aren't too dumb!

#1
I have a decent sized house, but the yard out the back is not large (and is merely bricks and no lawn).
I'm prepared to take the dog for 1 or 2 walks a day and keep the dog in the house when I am at home. So from what I've read, the size of my place shouldn't be a problem.. but I'd appreciate your thoughts on this?

#2
I work a 9-5 type job and wouldn't want to leave the dog in the house during the day.. so how would a Rotty go being outside during the day and on its own for that long?
Am I asking for trouble? Should I be looking at another breed?

#3
If I got a puppy, I assume I would need to take some time off work for the first month or so while it gets used to the house/me etc. Is this correct?


Thanks in advance!
Brad