what kind of puppy do you want?
what do you want the dog for? just a pet? showing? agility? etc,etc
have you researched alot about the breed you want?
make sure get get a kc reg dog with both parents had
ALL the relevent health tests for that breed.
it may take a few months before you get your pup if your put on a breeder waiting list,but at least you know that your pup has come from great health tested parents! and you will get to see your pup growing up from birth! i was on a waiting list for my gsd only for 2 months,when she was born the breeder called me to tell me.i went up to visit the pups every week untill they were able to go to their new homes.
whatever you do dont buy from a puppyfarmer,backyard breeder! yes you may get the pup quicker but your dog will be in such poor health!
my friend got a pup from somebody that sent the pup to them buy a well known dog carrier when the pup got to them they thought he was fine,a normal happy health pup,but a few months down the line the dog was diagnosed with allsorts! he ended up dying at only 15 months old!!
id be more than happy to help you find your pup if you need any help
if you want a dog for just as a pet why not a rescue dog? ive worked in kennels for the last 7 yrs and some amazing dogs have come through rescue! ive even taken some on myself and rehomed them with family!
good luck finding your pup