[capt_noonie]

I would not buy a mixed breed dog from a breeder. Nor would I buy a pure bred dog from a breeder who also bred mixed breeds. The norm of breeders is to be like this breeder. they seem like nice people, but in reality they are in it for the money. Granted, they may not be a puppymill, or having their dogs live in filth, but the fact that they breed purely for profit raises a big red flag for me. The younger they let them go, the more profit they make.

It is very hard to find a truly reputable breeder. Like finding a needle in a haystack.