We’ve seen this type of gift in romantic movies, so it is not entirely original. However, giving your significant other a pet – providing they would want one! – can be a very romantic and special gift. After all, the pet will be around for years and likely remind him/her of the gift you have given.

Before you respond to any classified ad stating “Yorkshire Terrier puppy for sale“, make sure the pup comes from a certified breeder who actually cares about their dogs. A lot goes into choosing a pet, and making sure you put that bow on a very healthy gift is a big part of the research process.

Know your breeds
The first step in choosing a puppy (or any other pet) is knowing the recipient of this gift will actually want it, and is capable to care for it. Don’t get your girl/boyfriend a German Shepherd – or other big dog – if he/she lives in very tight quarters. You want to make sure both the gift, and the girl/boy are happy!

Know the recipient of the gift!
What type of dog/pet would he/she like? If you know your significant other is an animal lover, you will likely also know which breed or animal type would make a great gift. Forget your own wants and needs for a second, and think of the person who will actually be the primary caregiver of your gift. You may like bulldogs, but if the dog is for someone who loves Yorkshire terriers, then a bulldog clearly does not make the perfect gift.

Get to know the kennel
Your dog will only be as good as it’s background. So, ensuring your gift actually brings years of pleasure instead of pain, make sure you pick the right kennel. Look into the kennel’s certification, how and where they breed their dogs and whether the puppies are properly socialized, healthy and what their pedigree looks like. Many kennels avoid inbreeding by bringing in dogs from across the country, other kennels care less and do not go through these efforts (and expense!). Although both may charge nearly the same for a puppy, you’d be better off picking the one with a better track record.

OK, I know how that title sounds but this does not include any sort of item you get at an adult store. A very personal gift can be something you know your significant other dearly wishes for, but hasn’t bought for himself.

In my case, this special gift would be a grandfather clock. My husband grew up going to his grandparents house and playing in front of this large grandfather clock. Anyhow, unfortunately there was a fire many years ago that destroyed part of the grandparent’s house, and turned the clock into fire wood. It turns out, his grandparents were going to leave the clock to him after their death, and ever since he found out he’s wanted to get a clock like that as a memory of his childhood.

I’ve been poking around gathering some information, because although I don’t mind the thought of an old fashion clock as a furniture piece, I do mind some of the designs. I’ve been trying to find a clock design I can agree with, but that is still close enough to the one on the old pictures gracing our scrap books.

I’d rather get him an antique pocket watch, because it is clearly more compact than a grandfather clock, but I know what he’s really set on having. I considered it as a wedding present, but then decided to keep it shelved for a while. I’m now thinking it may look nice with a pink valentine’s day bow! Maybe next year. I’m still trying to read up on it more on Grandfather Clocks Blogs.