Oh, Fran - you are so brave!  I think I'd want to see the parents on-site and see if all the puppies are lively.  The breeder I bought Lucy from gave me the name of the vet he used for all his animals and I talked to him.  I thought that was  nice info to have.  
 
Good luck to you.  When you're ready, I pray that you'll find the perfect baby for you.   
Kim and Lucy