posted by oodlesofpoodles: Some would say that I would be a back yard breeder why because I don't have a kennel, this will be my first litter. >>>>>

Oodles, a kennel does not make a breeder reputable.
Their are many show breeders who have a kennel name
but no kennel.
In my opinion, a reputable breeder is some one who does not
breed back to back, waits till the breeding pair are at least
2 years of age after they have had all necessary health checks for their particular breed such as elbows, cerfs, OFA etc.
A breeder must check back a "minimum" of 3-4 generations on both sides of the the breeding lines to make sure that genetically/health wise etc. these two dogs being
bread are a good breeding match for the future healthy generations of puppies to come.

I can think of more, but the above I think are the most
important to me.