Thanks for all the help. I feel better with the backing of everyones advice. I would love a husky, they are just wonderful dogs and maybe someday it will be a better choice for us, but I just don't think a nonfenced yard on top of other things makes it a good time for a dog that can't be off leash. I am praying for a doberman. The more reading I do and people I talk to I think it would be a perfect match for both Alvin (my boyfriend) and I. I think it is the exact dog we are looking for, plus its a 'masculine' looking dog, unlike my darling little girly. If he was getting a yard with a good tall fence, it might be a little less worrisome to me. I think he needs to work on his patience before he gets a dog at all though. He gets angry if it doesn't listen right away, though he would NEVER hurt an animal, I can see it could get stressful. He has gotten a lot better with patience with Layla though. I think a young adult dog would also be best, at least a year old but I think 2 years would be ideal. I'm not ready to do the puppy thing again. I understand there will be work with an adult too, but I can see it being easier. Am I misguided in this idea? I would like some advise on this too. Thanks again. It feels good to talk about my concerns and ideas.