thanks for the good wishes and precautions. I do have my house set up with a room for cats only that dogs physically cannot access, and I will be sure to be extra cautious.

Ive been getting some replies from a few breeders, we'll see what happens!

like I said, Ive raised a number of puppies at all different ages but have never had my own to raise from 8 weeks to maturity! so it will be great learning, and will also be great to have a dog with complete knowns- properly socialized to people, places, things & dogs, good doggy social and play skills, good bite inhibition, handlable, and no bad habits! despite the months of hard work & exhaustion, the end result will be worth it. I am so looking forward to having my own adorable puppy photos to show off, and soft fuzzy baby to snuggle... and then Ill end up with a gorgeous adult dog to run and play with brock at the park, and go on hikes, and wrestle with alki.........