Guest Anonymous Posted September 28, 2001 Posted September 28, 2001 I have a 5 year old rhodesian ridgeback/sheperd and want to adopt another one. Anyone know where I can find a breeder? I know that they have someone in gilroy, CA but I can't seem to find anyone. Thanks David Phoenix, AZ Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted September 30, 2001 Posted September 30, 2001 Hi are you looking for another mix of the same type or a purebred rhodesian ridgeback? Do you want to purchase a puppy or a dog from a reputable ethical breeder, or do you want to adopt one from rescue? I can put you in touch with a rescue cordinator from California, or I can give you a list of RR breeders who you can contact. Unfortunately California rescue is usually overloaded with rescues. I do know of a 3 yr old RR mix that is in a kill shelter in California, I do not know what she is mixed with, or where she is exactly, but I could find out if you like. Let me know Regards, RR Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted October 2, 2001 Posted October 2, 2001 I'm only interested in a RR/Sheperd mix like my own. I'd be happy to send a picture to match. I'm aware of someone who breeds the mix in Gilroy but have no way of finding it. I adopted my dog from the Santa Cruz SPCA, though I can't seem to find the breeder.Thanks for your help. Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted October 3, 2001 Posted October 3, 2001 Well you could go to http://www.ridgebackrescue.org and look under dogs available under U.S., you could take a peek at several regions (states) like AZ and CA etc. and read descriptions and view photos of the dogs there to see if any of them match what you are looking for. RRrescue has both mixed and purebred dogs of all ages in need of homes. If you see one that suits you, just contact the local cordinator, they can assist you further. I am sure your dog is a wonderful dog, nothing against you or your dog - in fact it's especially wonderful you adopted from a shelter so all due respect but I hope that that breeder in Gilroy just had an accidental litter and isn't still purposely breeding mixed breeds. I'm so sorry to be a downer but after working with rescue and seeing first hand how many dogs are in street shelters, and rescuing dogs from hoarders and puppy millers, I feel strongly against purposely breeding mixed breeds of today. While perhaps there are some breeders who educate the owners (and are educated themselves) about the breeds, and sell on spay/neuter contracts, I doubt very much they are explaining the pros and cons of owning dogs with RR tendencies in them. Also they often don't know about genetic diseases like hip dysplasia and how to check for dermoids and mast cell tumors which are common to the breed. Most do not do any health testing what so ever. What baffles me further is those who put any two dogs together just to try it for money. People easily decide to help create these little lives that wouldn't otherwise exist, often without taking responsibility for them and the hundreds of other lives each of these litters could create. IMO it is not right to support these breeders they only fill up our shelters further and break our hearts when we can't save them all from death row :sad: I do hope a shelter has what you are looking for. Kindest Regards RR Quote
Shannon_C Posted April 21, 2002 Posted April 21, 2002 Hi David. I thought you might want to look at this Rescue Site, there is a beautiful 6 month old Sheperd mix called Czana, she sounds lovely and she is looking for a loving home. This address will take you to the page where her photo is: http://www.wfaa.com/SPCA/ Quote
Shannon_C Posted April 21, 2002 Posted April 21, 2002 Just letting you know David, that Czana was an unwanted litter and she is based in Texas....she is really sweet! Shannon Bullmastiff Owner, Researcher/Adviser of the Breed. Lover of all Animals! Quote
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