$1000 for a dog is crazy, especially if you're not sure about the breed and it's your first dog. Get a shiba inu, those things are the best dogs every and rarely bark, too. I'm not a dog person at all either. My parents have two and they've won me over. I'm biased, can you tell? http://www.ustream.tv/channel/shiba-inu-puppy-cam There was one for sale in Pataskala last week for $350. I don't think it was a pup though.