Considerations In Puppy Parenthood

Today, after spending some time at Johns, Mike declared that we were going to get a German Shepherd puppy. I didnt bat an eye, but asked him if he was ready to invest a ton of time, energy and money into a pet to which he just kind of stared at me.
Puppies require a ton of time and energy to be invested in them in order to ensure they end up being well behaved and well adjusted members of the family.
Puppies are a huge financial investment as well. Things like health care, room and board, and all the incidental equipment and costs can add up superfast.
Dont get me wrong. I want a puppy and Im okay with it being a German Shepherd dog. I just want to be sure Mike is ready to make a full commitment and not just being impulsive.