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If its going to be for the family, adopting a dog is a great choice. Majority of the time, they come with basic obedience training and are temperment tested to make sure they are stable. Plus you're saving a life and I don't think someone would turn down good karma
Plus, I just learned this today and was happy when I did since I rescued my boy, if you are interested in going sports competitions, the UKC offers Limited Priviledge programs that lets you compete in all events other than comfirmation.