Thank you so much for all of your inputs. I had been researching actual breeds for the past few years and I had come up with a few favorites. Collies, Samoyeds, American Eskimo's, Flat/Golden Retrievers. Collies like to herd but they are very good house dogs (so I've heard). Samoyeds love cold weather which was a no-no for me (I live in Florida - it wouldn't be fair to him/her). American Eskimo's are the spitz type dog which I find highly attractive, but the more research I did the more I found that they just weren't right for me. My aunt just got a Golden puppy and says she's the sweetest thing. I still have to research that one.

I had been looking into Sheperd mixes, I've had nothing but good experiences with them (my aunt's old dog was a Sheperd mix), my sister's husband's last dog was a Sheperd mix and the sheperd's that I've seen in the shelter are nothing but 'oh my god, come love me'. Which is a good thing.

I'll check out that book you told me about and Kai is the sweetest looking Sheltie. Thanks for all of your inputs (again). If anyone has anymore, I'd appreciate it.