rc82bttb,
I hear ya - ordering a dog sight unseen can be hard to do. The key is dealing with a breeder you trust. We've been fortunate to be able to buy dogs out of the same bloodline from the same breeders for almost 25-years.
Professional dog breeders know more about dogs than most folks. They can twist up a dog meeting your specifications like a gunsmith can twist up a rifle. Also, buying a started dog gives you a much better look at the dog's potential than buying a puppy does. Within the scope of the breed, a well-bred dog will be able to do anything you want.
