Can I ask why you want to buy from a breeder? Are you intending to show or breed your new pup?
If that is your intention, then do your homework on the breeders.
But if it's just a wonderfully sweet dog you are after, have you considered a rescue? Both my mother and I recently adopted. We both have young males (Mine is 12 weeks, rescued from a breeder) hers is 17 weeks (was going to be put down by the breeder because of his too small stature.) The initial cost of rescuing was significantly less than purchasing from a breeder; around $400. We also found a great rescue society that let us visit with the puppies several times so we got to know their personalities. Yes, they screened us thoroughly, even called our vets to get references from them. (I did the same to her, I wanted to know that she was taking good care of my little guy.)
Just a thought...
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