Most shelter dogs are there due to behavior problems. Be prepared to commit time, energy and money to training. Take any dog, shelter or purchased, to your own vet for a second opinion as to its health. Study dog breeds to understand what you are going to live with for the next 10+ years. There is no guarantee, shelter or purchased, that you won’t have problems when bringing a dog into your home so be prepared to deal with them in a responsible manner.
Swallowing the animal rights agenda hook, line and sinker. Say good-bye to your companion pets too because you’re their next target.