Puppies are cute, cuddly, adorable, playful, and messy. They chew things up. They have accidents in the house. They can be very fun to play with, but they are also a huge responsibility. Taking care of a puppy is fun, but it isn’t always fun and games. Taking care of a puppy is also hard work. You have to train and housebreak a puppy, which is time-consuming. Puppies have to be walked, bathed, and fed. All of this has to come first. If you’re lucky, there will be some time left to cuddle and play.