When looking for a pure bred dog, be sure to research the breed or breeds that you are interested in before making a decision. It is important to know what you are looking for and it is even more important to not settle for anything less! There are many good resources on the internet, but beware, another unscrupulous source for puppies is the world wide web! Stay away from any puppy seller where you cannot see at least one of the parents in person! ALL of the top breeders of good working dogs will own the dam (mother) and possibly the sire (father). Most top breeders will maximize the potential for any planned breeding by taking their best females to the best males available, even if they have to ship her to another part of the country to do so.