Sorry, but can't agree about the 'high incidence of hip problems'. Lots of breeds are prone to hip problems and it is as much a fault of poor feeding, over feeding, and the wrong type of excercise as puppies before they are fullly grown. They are more prone to eye problems, CEA and PRA so I would ensure that the parents are certified clear of the problems and if possible the puppies have been tested for CEA as it is easier to detect in puppies under 13 weeks.

You need to decide wether or not you want a 'show' puppy or a working type for activities ie, agillity, flyball etc. If show get a KC BREED registered one, not just agility other wise look for an ISDS registered puppy as the parents will have definitely been tested clear of the eye problems.

You don't state where you live or how far you would be willing to travel. I will be having pups (not me but one of my bitches) but not until next spring. You could try epupz.co.uk, but some advice if you do, please check back with me personally as I know of a breeder on there that you need to stay clear of unfortunately! Court case pending and I am a witness but she is still breeding and selling until the hearing at least.

Good luck

ps. I have owned and bred BC's for over 30 years and never had one that nipped, escaped etc. It's all in the training whatever the breed!