Going by your method, probably not. None of my relatives have dogs. Some of them used to have a dog called Cara, but she died last year. So no luck there.
Also, I don't actually know where my friends who have dogs live. So that's unfortunate.
Whether or not I ever get a dog is another question entirely. There are many factors to take into consideration and I don't have answers for any of them yet. Will my eventual grantcareer me enough time to look after a dog? Could a significant other help in that regard? Is a dog the best pet for me? Who knows.
Speaking of other pets, there are a plethora of interesting animals to go for. Some that require less effort than others to care for them properly. A friend of mine has a bearded dragon, which is interesting.
So then, if not a dog, what pet would you choose?