reputable purebred dog breeders (Ridge: buying, club, shop)

[rprprprp]

Anyone know where I can get a rottweiler or rhodesian ridgeback on LI. No, I am not a drug dealer! I dont want to help any puppymills either. I like these breeds- growing up we had one of each. Technically the ridgeback was a mix.

And yes I know about pound dogs--I have one already and this particular time I want a purebred.

Thanks for any help.

[Ziggi813]

Good For you RPR... It is never a good thing to support buying a puppy from a pet shop and thus supporting puppy mills. You can contact the AKC - American Kennel Club - akc.org - They can provide you with breeders of what you are looking for. (who are members as this is important) They have helped us find a miniature dachshund from a very reputable breeder. They are great providers of Info too... You will find when you call them that they are really lovers of animals and will take the time to talk to someone who shares the interest.
Good Luck.

[Viralmd]

The AKC doesn't regulate breeders. Even puppymills breed 'AKC registered' dogs.

Go to some dog shows in your area and talk to the exhibitors (after their classes, of course). They'll know who's expecting a litter. You might pay more than you will for a pup from a backyard breeder, but your pup's breeder will be there for you for the lifetime of your dog.

Look for dog shows in your area on Home Page, InfoDog -* The Dog Fancier's Complete Resource for information* AKC Dog Show Events, and Dog Products and Services. There's a page with upcoming shows. Oh, and it's really fun going to the shows.

[I_Love_LI_but]

Here is an excellent Long Island breeder for Rhodesian Ridgebacks:

http://www.revodana.com/

One of the owners is also a writer of dog books and a newspaper columnist.