Thanks for the additional info and suggestions! Right after Christmas I plan on calling a few kennels and seeing what they are planning for litters in '15.
Mooner- I think I may do that! There's a NAVDHA chapter not too far from me.
Doc- The wife has ruled out labs due mostly to shedding.
Pointer,
I understand the shedding issue, yet all dogs will do more than that inside your house and your truck...just sayin.
I bought a 4 hole custom built stainless dog trailer to hold all the training gear, guns, ammo etc. Best dog gear I ever bought.
Doc