Hi Donna! It's Donna
No the breeder is near the OP. Her dogs are well known. I bought from her as I was looking at her and a couple other well known breeders at the time... She set me up with a handler that purchased a ticket and flew my girl home to me. This breeder did not want her to be flown pet-cargo and that was fine by me!
My little one was one that didn't make weight to show or breed, she loved her and was keeping her as a pet. After we started talking, we bonded and she let this little one come home to me. I'll always be greatful to her.