A shadowrunner's best friend, ideas wanted for cyberdogs, ghoul dogs, juicer dogs, etc. Options

[MaxHunter]

Hi there! One of my players wants to buy one or two "attack dogs" to pet and sometimes bring along as increased power.

His group has recently been owned by a parasecurity expert and a couple barghests, so I think it's kinda logical his recent interest in pets and all. Besides, his character is a social adept, so he has little use for his money; I would like to welcome his new interest and give him something to spend more money on. (plus, dogs are so killable, it could become a recurrent expense (IMG:style_emoticons/default/vegm.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I am looking forward to giving his character a good deal and a couple options. I also would like to make his investment a roleplaying experience as well. I believe he does not have "Kennel Chrome Club" in his list of contacts, so...

Who would come up with info when he starts looking? What kind of "offers" do you think would be fun? Any idea on mechanics and expected behaviour. I believe I could come up with three or four options depending on money and availability, from the cheapest, less predictable and less durable (juicer cyberdog) to a more expensive, more resilient, more dependable one (corporate biodrone)

Ideas, comments and price ranges welcome.

Cheers!

Max