Not all breeders are reputable
Once you have narrowed down your choices, you can begin the visitation process. But before you do, there are a few things you have to know first. Not all dog breeders out there are quality breeders. Some breeders have realized that they can make a quick buck by breeding as many puppies as they can with little to no regard to the potential problems. Often, these bad breeders have more than one breed and operate large scale puppy mills where dogs are placed in enclosures and their sole purpose is to breed.
On the other hand, many quality breeders care more about the health and temperament of their dogs than they do about the money. They strive to produce pups that adhere to breed standards and will try to minimize many of the health problems that may be prevalent in that breed.
Quality breeders are the ones you should be looking at. They will provide you with a puppy that has the best chance of growing up to be a healthy and well round adult dog.