The other thing to consider, is do you really want a puppy? Yes, puppies are cute, but they are A LOT of work! They have small bladders and can only go a few hours without a bathroom break (rule of thumb, 1 hour per month of age), baby teeth are sharp and then they chew up your furniture when they are teething. They are a blank slate but you are starting from scratch. And puppies are crazy.
For many families who just want a pet, I find that 1-3 year olds are the golden age. They don't need to go to the bathroom as much, even if their training isn't perfect, they often have some and it's not that hard to teach them more.
I've raised puppies and fostered adults (and puppies) and the easiest puppy was still harder than the hardest adult. If you do go the breeder route, you could also look at a slightly older puppy (great option for families where everyone works during the day) who they may have kept, originally planning to breed, but decided not to.
One other red flag, whether you go with breeder or rescue, if it's a puppy that's under 8 weeks, stay away! They may be eating on their own, but they need that time with mom to learn important social skills.
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