Breed rescues tend to have quite a good understanding of what sort of homes to place dogs in and can be more "lenient" with their placements. They often have more time to come out Homecheck and actually speak with you and get to know how a dog they placed with you would fit in with your lifestyle and work. Most people who do the homechecks are volunteers and want what is best for their fave breed of dog. Yes you may have to travel a long way - we live in Accrington and had to collect our rescue girl from Bristol so maybe particular breed rescue would work better than a local rescue?