That is the kind of breeder I'd be looking for.
There are people that breed dogs for profit, then there are people that sometimes profit from their life's passion. It very common for the folks in the high caliber sporting dog category to insist on interviews, minimum means, minimum property, and the like. These folks are passionate about improving bloodlines and many feel they giving away family members, not sell dogs.
I have a very good friend and hunting buddy that raises, breeds and shows Vizsla. I know they have been doing this 25+ years and I guarantee they have the phone number of everyone they have EVER sold a puppy or dog to programmed into both of their cell phones. They keep track of longevity and health problems for every dog they have raised and do their best to track their offspring. Some years they may not raise a litter, some years they may have two or three. Every litter is planned out 6 months to a year in advance.
The breeder you talked to may seem cold and uncaring... but they are passionate about their dogs.