Have you ever received a dog as a gift and were totally surprised, shocked, scared, etc?
Have you ever given a dog as a gift without consulting with the receiver?
Every year around the holidays I see people online talking about the new puppy they just got and how cute it is. A few months later they aren't talking about their dog anymore. Dogs are a lifetime commitment that require attention, companionship, medical care, training and much more. Giving a dog as a gift is a very irresponsible thing to do, unless of course you discuss it thoroughly with the receiver.
If you were gifted a pet was it a surprise? How did you feel? Do you still have said pet?
