There's nothing wrong with that GoDaddy Puppy Ad (that was pulled from Superbowl)

[pnwmom]

70. Not the ones I've dealt with. I met the breeder in their homes,

as well as their children and their dogs.

But they DO have websites. That's how I found one of them, right in my own city. The other was word-of-mouth but turned out to also have a website. Almost everybody doing anything these days, under a certain age, has a website.

By the way, I agree with the advice in your link:

The best way to avoid being scammed is to simply never buy a dog you haven't met in person. While the Internet can be a valuable tool for finding a responsible breeder or breed rescue group, please make sure to follow these tips when using the Internet to find a pup:

Always visit. Responsible breeders and rescue groups will be more than happy to offer you a tour.
Always pick your puppy up at the kennel. Do not have the puppy shipped or meet at a random location.
Always check references, including others who have purchased pets from this breeder and the veterinarian the breeder works with.
Be sure to deal directly with a breeder, not a broker.
Never send Western Union or money order payments.
If you are told that there will be no refunds for a sick puppy, you are most probably dealing with a puppy mill. A reputable breeder or rescue group will always take the puppy back, regardless of the reason.