You can find any breed you want

Some people opt-out of adopting because they have a particular dog breed in mind. However, this is based on a misconception that shelters only have mutts. Many purebred dogs end up in shelters because of irresponsible owners who purchased a dog before they were ready.

So in addition to being able to visit multiple shelters to browse, it’s also very likely that you’ll find the breed you’re looking for without having to pay a breeder. You may also want to second-guess your pickiness about the breed. You may think you know the exact breed that’s right for your family, but once you lay eyes on a mixed-breed pup behind bars at the shelter, you just may change your mind.