Neapolitan... hi there! You live in Washington and you don't want a Lab!? Ha! I train and handle all-breed, have owned Boxers, Dobies, a GSD and an Aussie. I reccommend you do your homework on multiple breeds. What is your experience in showing dogs? (Sorry, if you've answered this. I did not go thru all of the posts.) Because of the health issues with many breeds, you'll want to purchase the best quality pup you can afford. If showing really isn't a priority, just for fun, you'll find many wonderful dogs in need of a home thru several reputable rescues in our area. I helped place a Boxer and a Rott, both under 3 yrs of age and lovely dogs, this month. If you really have your heart set on a Dane or Dobie, here are some breeders/ fellow exhibitors, I think would be a good place for you to start. They are local, have good reputations and quality dogs. Start with Gingers Pet Rescue, they have this weeks list of dogs available in our area. For Danes-Google Daynakin - Georgia Hymmen. For Boxers google Encore or Pentastar boxers, for Dobies google Starlaine, Wingate or Winsome Dobermans. Keep in mind and don't be offended that most of these breeders will insist on selling you one on a spay-neuter contract, if you are not an experienced exhibitor. They have outstanding pet stock though!! Good luck.