joekhoo,
HA, "lengthly", you just don't know how gabby I can get !
Most Users here are going to have very strong opinions, and as you can see, the trend is toward Alteration. However, what's important is as you've seen, us stepping beyond our interests, and helping you attain the goals you want to achieve in a responsible manner.
The "Good Luck" is genuine, and so is the various steps to doing this, which includes "READ, ASK, LOOKUP, and MORE". Breeding is not a bad thing to do, as long as you are well informed, AND, patient.
Have a good Day !
S.W.