Planning to get a puppy for the new year, when should I start looking?

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I'm planning to get a king charles puppy (preferably a bitch, ideally ruby or black/tan) and would really like it ready to leave it's mum first thing in the new year. When is the best time to start looking? is there a way I which I could find breeders who are planning to have a litter at a suitable time?

Thanks cornflake, thats really great advice. I've looked on those links and will get in contact with the breed club tomorrow.