Yeah, that sounds like a good breeder already. Honestly? It's worth forking over an extra couple hundred for a puppy from an honest breeder. When we bought ours we were pretty inexperienced, and at the time it seemed like all the cards were right for one. The breeder seemed honest enough, but she was breeding like a whole bunch and was selling them like a wholesale (more puppies = less attention paid to each).
Turns out training was really the hardest part, and even if the breeder starts off with at least a little bit of initial training, it's a good start especially if you've never owned a dog before.
WASSUP GUISE
He looks sad here but I assure you we spoiled him.