And what difference would it make if he was closer?! If you wanted the dog you would get the dog, end of. Pleanty of people will travel the length of the country for the right dog. If you are not prepared to do that then you don't deserve the dog anyways.
Sorry to rant on your thread wardman, hope you agree with my view, think any decent man would. Lovely looking Bitch man, hope you find her a good home, all the best with the sale.
I know if I had the time and money for another dog I would buy her and im in ireland, in fact im very surprised she hasnt been snapped up already.