Hi I am in Ohio also, when I first started looking for a pup, I had my name with a breeder and then I found the breeder I ended up getting a pup from. I am so glad I did some more looking. So if you did not get the first pup you were looking at I hope you are as happy with the one you got as I am. I feel I made the very best decision too! It has been many years since I have had a sheltie, as I have had kittys for the last 20 years, am I am really enjoying the new baby.