After sending an email saying we were interested in the landseer but wanted to first meet the kennel next week as per agreed upon, prior to these shinanigans, the breeder responded, and told us she was having a family come and look at our puppy and that she needed a "firm commitment" from us that we were going to take it. I can understand where shes coming from as she said she doesn't want to be stuck with a puppy and no home. We've decided to take the deposit back and continue the hunt.
I am hopeful we'll find the right doggy! But let me tell you, logic/reason do not go hand in hand with impatience and puppies haha