When looking for your puppy please consider the following.

• The breeder should be truly knowledgeable about the breed. The breeder should know all the standards of the breed, the temperament of the breed, and should patiently answer all your questions.
• They may ask you several questions about yourself, your lifestyle, and your family situation. The breeder may ask to meet your entire family. Good breeders want to make sure their animals are placed in loving, responsible homes. They will go to great lengths to ensure this.
• A good breeder will be concerned about the animal for a lifetime. They may ask you to sign a contract, specifying your responsibility in taking good care of your new dog. Expect a good breeder to follow up on how the animal is doing, even after you've taken the pet home.  They will answer questions, even after you've taken the pet home.
• They keep puppies until they're at least 10 weeks old. (Actually, 10 to 12 weeks is preferable.)
• They will provide references. A good breeder will provide as many references as you ask for, willingly. They should also be able to provide a veterinary reference, too.
• They will provide lots of information. They should provide all the needed information to register your dog with a breed club like the American Kennel Club or local kennel clubs. Plus, they should provide information about raising, training, feeding and proper veterinary care.

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Here's what you should ask.

• What is the breeder's history and experience? You want to know how long the breeder has been breeding this particular breed. And is the breeder a member of a breed club?
• Health history of the puppies and parents.  The breeder should be able to rattle off the typical characteristics of the breed, what type of family situation is best for this breed, whether the breed is good with small children, the elderly, etc.  What shots the puppies will have when they leave to go to your family.  Some states require health certificates, make sure they will do that.  Can you go to the vet visits?  Are they microchipped?
• Contracts. Most breeders do some type of contract so ask about the contract and price up front.  They will also want you to take the puppy to your vet typically within the first week of being in your home. 
• Can you visit and pick out the puppy?  Most breeders will let you visit but usually not the first couple of weeks of birth.  They will also meet you and decide which puppy is best for you and your family.  You are buying a new puppy and you should purchase from a breeder you like.