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But please don't totally count out a rescue. Rescued dogs are often evaluated at foster homes for their behaviors toward other dogs, cats, babies, children and adults, so you have a pretty good idea of temperamant before you bring them home. Might be just the ticket--plus the added advantages are having a dog that's probably already house-broken and maybe a little more laid-back than a wee puppy would be.
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Hazelrunpack is absolutely right. I have had dogs from shelters and pounds that have been such wonderful dogs..I could not have gotten better.
If you could only see my latest boy Maddox (a bi-colored GSD) - you could put him into any home, under any circumstances and he would prove to be so sound. I acquired him through rescue.