When I got my boys, I did a ton of research on the breed, but nothing on where to get them. I had NO idea about puppy mills, back yard breeders, etc....
I got them from what we'd call a hobby breeder. She's been breeding for 20+ years but she does not breed to breed standards. She lets her pups go at 8weeks old also. I got my boys at 9 weeks old.
Luckily for me, my boys slept until they were 4 months old. I mean they slept almost 24/7. 2 tiny little balls of fluff curled up next to each other in their little bed. They ate well and at night I put them in a crate with a ticking clock, one of my sweatshirts like a blanket and put a blanket over the crate and they didn't make a peep and never messed the crate.
All in all, I was really lucky to get them as healthy as they are. Next time I buy though, it will be 'the right way'!
Good Luck with your new baby and definitely come and ask all your questions here... better safe than sorry in my opinion. Knowledge is power and it will keep your baby healthy, happy and alive!