
I agree about the visiting kennels before purchase. Not everyone has the ability to travel 100's of miles to a recommended breeder however ....and if they can find a
reputable breeder closer to home it may help :)
ALL recommended breeders of the AMCUK list have had to produce a litter BEFORE being accepted on the list .. people had to buy from those litters ....before the breeders were on the list ;) It is worth bearing in mind
With good guidance as to the health tests, age of bitch and dog, endorsements , contracts etc, the OP should be able to get a well bred puppy, bred ethically without travelling too far