You look up and down the list. There's some breeds that you notice are missing, especially one in particular.
"Uh, excuse me," you regain the woman's attention. "How come some breeds aren't listed? You know, like the German shepherd...or Alsatian, I guess they're called..."
"Ah, yes, I should mention," the woman replied. "Certain breeds are classified as working breeds, like the German shepherd, or the Belgian malinois, and they can be used in specialized situations, usually law enforcement. So in case a New Beginnings companion ends up in one of those occupations, those breeds require special vetting and training. Now, there is no guarantee of being placed in such a position, as we normally place our companions in civilian households. However, on the off chance a dog is misidentified or the companion is a person with questionable intentions, having a dog with human intelligence have access to law enforcement information can produce some risks, hence the safeguards."
You frown at the screen. You weren't really concerned with your breed, but German shepherd had seemed like a good fit: a decent size and usually valued by owners. Now, however, you weren't sure if you would get through the vetting and training. It seemed like there was a lot more to consider about becoming a dog than you had thought. However, something about being a "working" dog slightly attracted you, at least you wouldn't feel useless.