[PyrNet-L] Adding to my life

[Watrat <watrat@pobox.com>]

Good evening,
	I am really not sure where to begin, so I figure that the beginning is a
good start.  My name is Tom and I live just west of Boston, Massachusetts
and I would like to bring a Pyr into my life.  For the last year and a half
I have debated with myself about the possibility of getting a dog.  I have
questioned every possible obstacle and I keep coming back with the choice
that I would be a good "Dad"  I have a lot of love to give and would love
some companionship.  I live alone in a house with a big yard.  If this
happens, the dog would come in to work with me (its a small family
business) and it would rarely be home alone.  Now, after saying all of that
can a single guy of 26 be a good parent to a Pyr or might it be an issue
with a breeder or rescue organization?  I am not looking to show or breed,
but just a good companion.  I had always looked at Goldens and Labs, until
about six months ago when a vet friend of mine suggested the Pyrs...I have
been an admirer since.
	I am posting this to the list because I am not really sure where to turn
now.  I have posted this message to another list in the hopes of getting as
many opinions as I can.  I have done some searching in the past few days
and there doesn't appear to be many breeders locally..at least not from
what I have found.  Can anyone recommend a breeder for me? 
	Also, I was wondering if someone could share some advice about puppyhood
vs. rescue.  This is something that I have gone back and forth with.  If I
get a pup, I can train it and know its background.  Yes, there are puppy
lifestyle problems to deal with..house training, chewing...If I get an
older dog they could already be trained in some ways and house broken..but
I will have no background.  
	I look forward to hearing from people and I would greatly appreciate any
advice.  Thanks for your time

Tom