Peach just another quick thought.
Definately check out your local pound/RSPCA even if you are interested in a puppy, as due to the VERY recent changes in state legislation involving microchipping & mandatory registration in QLD more & more puppies (often litters) are ending up unwanted as people either cant afford or wont register & microchip them. After Christmas is a good time to look unfortunately.

I recently grabbed a gorgeous 8 week old smithfield X cattle puppy that came into our pound & rehomed with a friend on a property.

Just a little more food for thought