Yes, I very specifically chose a shorthaired (fur) dog and this was one of the reasons. He is going to shed a hell of a lot when he's older but it is one con out of many pros. But yes, with very hairy dogs, the poop will touch it--they do keep it clean themselves but still...

I'm not trying to convince you to get a dog or anything, but I never wanted one and it completely changed my life in so many positive ways. I'm getting outside regularly, I've made new friends, I've developed acquaintanceships with several awesome people in my neighbour, I talk to strangers, and my weekends now have structure which has made me incredibly productive in my personal projects--I now view the downtime I have between walks and general caretaking of my pup as very precious and not to be wasted whereas before I could spend an entire Saturday in bed if I felt like it.