If you like the breed and really want a dog, find a different breeder. Problem solved. Kind of sounds like this is really all about your therapist and not really about wanting a dog.

I suggest you do a lot of research before picking a breeder (as a mautter of fact start with breed - you live in an apartment, what breed would fit your lifestyle). Also, for all you know your therapist could just be a run of the mill backyard breeder. Good breeders abide by certain guidelines and do proper health testing etc etc. A purebred dog is expensive and you want to know who your money is going to. If she is selling a mixed breed litter I would personally adopt from a shelter instead.

Also, what if she says no? I had to go through a whole interview process to adopt my 2nd dog from a reputable breeder. Sounds like you may be jumping the gun. Sorry if that sounds harsh, I don't mean it that way. Just passionate.

Sounds like you could be venturing into dual relationship territory. Also sounds like wanting to have a baby with the therapist - but my t tells me i tend to put a freudian interpretation on just about anything! Its a gift - and a curse

I would not buy the dog from your T. Nor do I think your T should allow you to.

I think it would not speak highly of her if she sold you one of her puppies. Being a T, she should see through some of your intentions for asking. I wouldn't even ask, just to be disappointed in her answer. It puts your T in a tough position, and also, if she would then know you were cyber stalking her so to speak (I'm using the term loosely), that should help her with her answer even more. I guess really think about it, and see if you want to take the risk in possibly setting yourself up for disappointment? You would be putting her in an uncomfortable position I'm sure.