Do ALOT of research in finding a good breeder. I know that there is a big puppy mill breeder in your state.
Do not be taken in by fancy ads or websites.
Make sure that both sire and dam have some sort of titles (Champion,etc)
Make sure that both have their hips, eyes, heart and elbows cleared and certified by OFA. Go to the OFA website and check it out...
www.offa.org
Make sure that the breeder belongs to the breed club and is a COE breeder.
There is more info on the Breeding Forum, just read the "stickies".
Gina