I’ve been looking for a companion dog for my dog for the last couple of years, as my dog needs a buddy. The several shelters I visited and some other places that has animals in need of homes have about an 80% Pitbull or pitbull mix ratio. I kind of gave up and plan on going to a breeder and picking up a dog breed that I know is not only intelligent but non aggressive and probably a puppy which I can raise up as I know how. I have raised a number of dogs and they’ve all been wonderful pets but refuse to adopt a dog that has been “ruined” due to negligence of the previous owner that is no longer an option for me.
My kid rescued a Pom Poodle from a Dog store that was dumping the dog at a shelter on Xmas eve . It was too old to sell at 6 Mos .
The dog is smart and very gentle plus only 10 pounds but a good 24 hr watch dog .She walks the house at night.
No walks near the property without her announcing .
Instead of an adoption shelter you might try a rescue group.
Rescue groups generally rescue certain breeds and they are kept in volunteer homes.
The groups have a better idea of the quirks the dogs come with and they sometimes will inspect the home the dog is going to.
Some shelters have web links to rescue groups in their area.
Good luck.