there are a few good working breeders around. I've never had any trouble finding a good dog. The only issue I have, is when they get popular because people see the well bred working dogs, doing amazing things, the unethical **** breeders multiply. and lots of breeders pop up that talk the talk, and produce lots of puppies, but don't have a clue. So while their popularity has increased, IMO, the number of good breeders or places i'd look to get a dog hasn't really, just more **** has been added.