New arrival

A puppy arrives on Saturday

Most of the puppy shopping lists online are enormous. This is the part you genuinely need before the first night, which is the hard one.

5 things, already decided.
Work down the list. Tick off what you own. Every row opens on Amazon, where the current price and the real delivery date live — we never print a price here.

The list

Down the page is what you need. Across each row is how to choose.

01 of 05

I already have this
A crate sized for the adult dog

Buying twice is the classic mistake. A divider lets one crate work from week one to full size.

What to check before you choose. Size by the breed's expected adult height and length, and check the crate includes a divider panel.

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02 of 05

I already have this
Bedding you can wash

The first fortnight is messy. Anything that cannot go in a machine is a one-week item.

What to check before you choose. Look for a removable cover with a zip. Check it is rated for the crate size you bought.

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03 of 05

I already have this
Food and water bowls

Needed on hour one. Stainless is the low-drama choice.

What to check before you choose. A non-slip base stops the bowl travelling across a kitchen floor. Check the capacity suits a small mouth.

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04 of 05

I already have this
A collar, lead and ID tag

The tag is a legal requirement in many places and takes days to engrave, so it is the one to order first.

What to check before you choose. Measure the neck and buy adjustable. Check what the tag engraving turnaround actually is.

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05 of 05

I already have this
Enzyme cleaner

Ordinary cleaner removes the sight of an accident, not the smell, and the smell is what brings a puppy back.

What to check before you choose. The label must say enzymatic. Check it is safe on carpet and on hard floors.

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A puppy arrives on Saturday

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