My initial reaction to this thread was one of sighing because I've never ever seen a poster advised to get a dog. It's always the same response that they are too difficult, too expensive, not compatible with children or working and usually a few personal insults and assumptions thrown in (you sound, unprepared, totally unsuitable...should never have dogs)
However in amongst the usual posts there has been some great advice and I really think it should be taken.
I have always had dogs, always rescue dogs. However, I wanted my last dog to be 'chosen' not someone else's cast off or a problem pup. Dithered and dithered wondering about my situation (work, children, cost, reliant on others for pup care). Based on this thread I might never have gone ahead.
Eventually took on a 'rescue' of a dog someone else didn't want (3yrs old) because he moults (who da' thought eh?)
He's slotted into our lives and been my best most beloved dog ever. Enjoyed by extended family, he sleeps next to me now and is contented, calm and fantastic with DC.
All good.
What it has taught me though is that my yrs of coping with unsuitable breeds, poorly bred dogs, poorly socialised dogs etc was just a horrible experience of dog ownership. It's great if there are people who can rescue those and give them good homes. I'd never do it again (maybe when retired and plenty of time on my hands?)
I would really recommend a considered purchase. A breed or cross that has recommendations. I share the chug ewwww. It's not a promising hint of health. Vets bills can run into hundreds very quickly.
Sounds like the parents are social animals so that is good, but I'd still consider choosing rather than acquiring because this dog is being waved under your nose.
A dog should be for life and can be a burden not a joy. Choose one when it will be