I registered for the ITF a while ago, but have not posted since my introduction so I still consider myself very much new to this forum. I am looking to add a Tamaskan pup to my family but honestly don't know where to start- or rather, I thought I did and feel as though I've come full circle and am back where I started. I have researched the Tamaskan breed and am only looking to buy a pup form a TDR breeder, as I will not support puppy mills or disreputable breeders/BYBs. However, there is so much "history" to the breed/breeders I don't want to just start making phone calls looking for a pup and inquiring about upcoming litters for fear of potential obstacles and/or judgement from breeders. Having said that...I have a few questions I hope some of you might be able to answer:
As I stated above, I have done my research and am aware of the location of TDR breeders in the US...but unless I am mistaken- there don't seem to be many puppies available- at least not anywhere near MN. How does one get on a list to buy a Tamaskan?
I would prefer to not have a puppy shipped as I do not feel that is the best experience for a puppy, and would rather drive to pick up my pup. For this reason, a breeder that is somewhat "close" to MN (USA) is ideal.
Are there any litters planned in the near future and if so are any of the breeders also near MN? How do I reach out to a breeder to let them know I am interested in a pup? Also, (and I certainly hope this does not offend anyone) are the breeders interested in growing awareness of the breed?- it seems it is so difficult to acquire a Tamaskan pup, what are my chances of adding one to my family?
Sorry for the long post. I am not interested in breeding dogs myself, but am very excited to have one as a member of my familial pack again; and am very much smitten with the Tamaskan for reasons I know all of you are familiar with yourselves

thank you for any responses.