Thank you all very much for your kind and helpful replies!. The tips and personal experiences you all have given me will benefit me to no end. I appreciate it!.
Introducing my future pet will be a long, thought out, and time consuming process. I want to wait for the right time to bring a new pup into my family, and as exciting as the process may be, I have waited a very long time already -- roughly 6 years since I first discovered the breed. Waiting a little longer until the right breeder, or rescue, shows up won't be that much of a difference.
Considering I'm only 16 (almost 17) years of age, I also want to make sure I have the ability to be completely responcible for a future companion. Because I'm homeschooled, I have the upperhand when it comes to spending time and socializing -- no lengthy hours when I'm away from home. Beside the obvious, I also want to wait until I'm 100% sure and ready myself financially, as I really don't want to burden my parents with healthcare and the other necessities any dog will need.
For now I'm just mapping out future plans and jotting down breeders to contact if the time ever comes. Although I'd much prefer it the other way, there may not even be one. And as devastating as that may be, I want to ensure the best potential life for any animal I'd bring into my household, no matter how long or how much I have wanted one. If I can't, then I'm okay admiring them from afar with that thought in mind.
