Colonial Dog Breed Referral Service

The Colonial Dog Breed Referral Service was formed in the mid 1960's by the Officers and Members of the area Kennel Clubs in an effort to aid prospective buyers in obtaining purebred dogs from reputable, established, private breeders at fair prices.

The people who are listed in our service are members of several Kennel Clubs in the Northern Westchester and Putnum Counties of New York and in Fairfield County in Conecticut. These breeders* are dedicated to improving their respective breeds by conforming to breed standards for good temperament and good health, as well as conformation.

*Buying from a breeder enables you to visit their home, look at their dogs and the conditions in which they are raised.  You get to “interview” them and they to interview you.  It is important to understand that a truly responsible breeder is far more concerned about the home you will provide than about selling you a puppy. Ask about health testing, the shot schedule, worming, etc. Most serious breeders belong to their parent club, a regional breed club and frequently a local all breed club.  They are in a search for information to continue to improve their dogs and this will be important to you when you turn to them for help, should you have problems. 

CDBRS would like to distinquish that a true breeder, in every sense of the word, is one who devotes themself to the welfare of their breed.  They are knowledgable about every aspect of their breed and are very protective of their breed.