I don't think it's fair to say that all breeders with a newspaper ad are bad. Yes, most/some breeders will have waiting lists but depending on the size of the town they live in, their past buyers may not want another dog or interested buyers might not know who to ask to find this breeder.
I also ran into some pretty rude breeders when I checked out the YTCA recommended list. I had everything to offer a puppy (no small kids, own our house, nice yard, etc) and still got some pretty uninterested or rude breeders on the phone. I guess I just didn't connect with the right ones.
I think the best thing is to check out the seller and ask all the right questions when you go to see the pups.
Good luck!
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