Thank you for your response, I really do appreciate it. I do not have small children so that isn't a concern. I would prefer one on the smaller side. I'd also be getting a female because I have a male dog and wouldn't want to create a chance for conflicts between the 2.
I would love the info you have on the 2 breeders that are here in SC...and if you have any pics of these breeders dogs that you could send me, that would be great!...Thank you again...if you have anything else to add please do....