Ok, ok. Haha. Twist my arm, people! I don't want to jinx it!!!!
I was all set and focused on a herder and then randomly came across a Rat Terrier breeder that I reeeeally like, love all of her dogs and finally after many emails, talked with her on the phone and everything she said was spot on. Perfect size, look, temperament, AKC registerability---and DH is super excited & willing.
I'm trying to not get too excited because the waiting list is full of people wanting male dogs -which is what I'd prefer. So we will see. And we're still 6+ months away.