There are three different types of dog breeders: the large professional breeder, the small professional breeder, and what is usually referred to as the “backyard breeder”. There are some advantages of buying your puppy from a small professional breeder. Shopping for a new puppy through a small breeder is one of the best choices you could make. These breeders offer much more personal help with questions and interests than larger breeder organizations do, and with more respected care for their puppies than you could possibly imagine.