Popsugar Family Pet Advice Having a Puppy Is Not Like Having a Baby 15 Ways Having a Puppy Is NOT Like Having a Baby, Even a Little Bit August 21, 2018 by Kate Stahl View On One Page Photo 15 of 15 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 15 You Can Get a Puppy Whenever You Want Decide you really want a puppy today? You can probably get one. Babies take a little longer to acquire, like nine to 10 months at a minimum. Previous Next Start Slideshow Pet AdviceBabiesParentingDogsMotherhood