Thank you for all of your input!

Stinky- I just got off the phone with him and he reassured me that he will beable to properly care for the dog, and it comes with a warrenty for health and genetics.

Headshake- He considered buying local and for whatever reasons has ruled it out, he is sending the money to California and said it will cost 2,000 or so for the dog and 300ish for the plane ticket. The dog arrives Saturday.