Also, it isn't a terrible idea to at least have a look at the homeless dog and puppy population that exists at shelters all around the world first. I'm not getting on your case for buying a puppy, that dog will have a great home with you. At the same time I wish people would first at least have a look at the shelters and animal rescue organizations around their area. It may surprise a lot of people to find out that these places normally have a bunch of exotic purebreed dogs as well as mixed mutts. If they don't have a specific type of dog that you are looking for, there is a very good chance they are involved in a network that will help to find one for you!