It all started with a simple, life-changing decision: we were finally getting a dog. My partner, Alex, and I had talked about it for years. We pictured weekend hikes with a furry companion trotting ahead and cozy evenings with a pup curled up at our feet. But as the dream edged closer to reality, a wave of questions washed over us. What kind of dog? A big one? A small one? One that sheds or one...