Originally posted by Jods
I think thats a great idea!! If you live close to the breeders ask if you can spend some time with her dogs and it will help you decide what breed you really want. Also since the Aussie was what you wanted for so long I'd really think about it because if you choose the other even though you love the dog you may regret it since thats the breed you've always wanted. Good Luck let us know how you get on.
Actually the breed I've truely wanted the most for the longest is a BC, but I am afraid they are just a *touch* on the high strung side for me at the moment.

And to everyone that stated to meet with the parents, I have actually met the Aussie mom last year and another dog fromt hat breeder.

And both are out of state and time is very limited.

All of the pointers from that breeder are bird dogs, granted some live in the house and they do have personalities, but I am afraid that they will be quite different from that of a pup that is raised for a pet. does that make sense?