assignment 15 - Lia Jacobs - little known obsession

I'm fairly certain that most people I know are not aware of my extensive knowledge of purebred dogs.  It's something I don't often tell people about because they almost always criticize me. People tell me "adopt don't shop" and that I'm a cruel, heartless person for wanting a purebred dog. I'm not going to get into all of the valid reasons I have for wanting a purebred over a mutt now. I'm just hoping that by saying this, people won't judge me off of something they know so little of, and are likely misinformed about.
Anyways, I've been fascinated by and practically obsessed with all dogs for as long as I can remember. The allure of purebred dogs came to me from my grandparents. They have owned many Australian Shepards throughout my lifetime, and I love each and every moment I spend with them. My family, on the other hand, doesn't share my love of boisterous and energetic dogs, so I've never had a dog of my own. Over the past couple of years, I have dedicated more and more of my free time to learning about all aspects of purchasing and owning a purebred dog. I've picked out exactly which breed I will own, and the responsible breeder from whom I will purchase my future dog. I'm sure all of this sounds a little bit weird and extreme, but to whoever is reading this, please keep an open mind. I've spent hours and hours pouring over websites and books learning every tiny morsel of information about purebred dogs that I can find. I know how to train them, what brands of supplies to buy, what vaccinations to give and when, how to participate in many of the varieties of dog sports, and the list goes on and on. While I admit this sounds a bit obsessive, especially considering I've never owned a dog, learning about purebreds is something that causes me to lose all track of time.
There's just something about dogs that fascinates me. I've never quite been able to figure out exactly what it is, but every time I'm around dogs I'm filled with joy. Not being able to have a dog or even interact with dogs on a regular basis is really quite saddening considering how much knowledge about them I have built up. But, I'm determined not to let this go to waste. As soon as I can feasibly own a dog, I'm sure this extensive knowledge will be put to good use. Again, readers, I know this hobby is a bit odd, but please keep an open mind.