Pound Puppies.

I used to get dogs from a local animal control guy. He understood the dogs at least had a better chance with me than at the pound. When he moved away, I quit checking. The animal rights wackos would rather kill dogs than give them a job.

If your wifes friend and you both understand that most won't make dogs, the arrangement will work fine. As for getting dogs with no knowledge of the background, stay away from pups. Look for older males of the bull, pit, herding, and bird types. They are headed for the green mile in less than a week at most "shelters".

As a side note 1 in 20 will make hog dogs. If you can't deal with those numbers go ahead and pay the money for "proven hog dog lines". Your cull percentage might be a little less.