If you were looking for a dog, are there any dog breeds you would avoid? What would you look for?

If you were looking for a dog, are there any dog breeds you would avoid? What would you look for?
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<—Boxer. I have gotten all 3 of mine from boxer rescue places. They are sweet, love kids, love people in general. And after you have one, you will not want a different breed again.
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