My mom hates small hairless breeds, I know that. The only kind she likes are golden colored Cocker Spaniels but I want a bigger dog. I definately would settle for that though. I doubt the finance part is a problem, we farm, so we don't have a lot of money, but most farms have a dog. My mom even said finance wasn't the problem. I think the dog could go in our basement since it is like cement floor and old carpets and stuff. And my mom is never in the basement anyway, usually like 5 minutes a day to get food from the freezer. Whereas I am here, at least 1-4 hours a day, more on weekends. Anymore advice would be appreciated.