My observation is that women really don't care if a man has a puppy or not but if he does, it had better be a strong puppy and only come out in times of true crises. I agree Burgbud.
Some women say they want to see puppy, OK may be to pet and mother, but when the puppy wants to play aggressive, watch out. Stay in puppy mode too long then the wolf loses his costume. In effect, the woman got to look behind the Wizzard of OZ curtain and then that is what she sees.
Just like a woman saying she doesn't want much for her Bday. Don't listen to that line.
I get the part of a woman wanting to take care of a man at times. So do most men, want to take care of a woman. Lou