Where can I buy a rare dog breed?

Maybe try the well-known kennel clubs.They might be able to direct you :)

The Canadian Kennel Club will not recommend a breeder but should be able to refer you to an appropriate breed club, who could make breeder recommendations.

Does it have to be so rare? Can’t you find your average pure breed to fit the bill?
and there’s tons of mutts out there

Do you really have to have a rare breed of dog? You should get one at your local animal shelter. You know, the ones that really need a good home, or they will be killed?

Go to the nearest dog show and see if any of those breeds are represented there. Then talk to the owners.

OTOH, there is something to be said for shelter dogs. Sometimes they are actually pure-bred, and sometimes they are just an interesting combination, like our Bassechow, our Golden Pei, and our Dachsweiler. We also have several pure bred dogs from shelters, including a Shar-pei, an American Bulldog, and a Pit Bull. In any case, all dogs are bundles of love who will offer you as much admiration as you can stand.

@Violet @SeventhSense I’ve adopted quite a few strays from the local shelter in my life, as well as homeless dogs that I found myself, and I loved them very much, but I would love to get myself a rare pure bred for once. I’ve been doing a lot of reading about some rare breeds, and they seem very interesting. I think other people should do what I have “already done”, and that is to adopt from their local shelters. The more, the better. But for me, it’s time for a change. :)

why?

@Violet Same reason why a person might want to try to grow a new kind of tree. To learn more about that breed of dog, and in doing so, appreciating the breed for its unique qualities. That’s how one grows, through learning and trying new things in life.

lol, I don’t think you can compare a dog to a tree.
Can you try to find some fancy dog from an adoption agency or a shelter? Do you have to buy from a breeder?

Check online for the breed clubs of the breeds you are interested in, contact them and they may be able to point you in the direction of breeders or specific breed rescues in your area.

Keep in mind that “rare” most likely equates “inbred”, and you are liable to inherit a slew of medical problems.

@lucillelucillelucille I presently have a Japanese type Akita——

@Violet I think you know what I mean though. Also, when people show interest in rare breeds and want to buy them, it actually helps “preserve” that breed, preventing it from becoming extinct. This was the case with Shar Pei dogs in the last century, and Shiba Inus. These dogs almost faced extinction because people neglected and killed them, but thanks to a few individuals who expressed an interest in these rare breeds at the time, they were saved from extinction, luckily! So it’s good that people like myself continue to seek out these rare breeds today, to preserve and appreciate them for future generations. :)

saving from extinction? But by buying a dog from a breeder, it’s killing one more dog that really needs a home.
I don’t think you want a rare breed to stop it from going extinct. I think you want a rare dog because it’s fashionable, trendy, and popular.
If you really cared about “saving” dogs, you’d adopt one that’s on it’s way from death row.

@Violet Whilst I agree with what you are saying about getting a dog from a shelter rather than from a breeder I don’t think the OP came here for a lecture. He asked a fair enough question about where he can find certain breeds that he is interested in and that is fair enough. He has already said that he has rescued dogs in the past and, like him, I have had dogs from shelters and from breeders (I currently have one of each) and so can understand why he is interested in a specific breed that he is less likely to find in a shelter. I think it’s unfair to accuse him (or anyone who buys a breed they want from a breeder) of not caring for dogs.

@Leanne1986 I know I am lecturing, I am a highly active member of the ASPCA (and other animal organizations), and their quote is ‘Please Make Pet Adoption Your First Option, and urge all those you know to do the same. We Are Their Voices’
I didn’t accuse him of not caring for dogs, I said “If you really cared about “saving” dogs, you’d adopt one that’s on it’s way from death row.”

@Violet Like I said, I agree with you that adopting is always the best option for the animals sake, I also work with animals and have seen some tragic cases. However, by saying “if you really cared about dogs you’d adopt” that’s pretty much saying that he doesn’t care if he goes out and buys from a breeder regardless of his reasons. I just thought it was a bit harsh seeing as he has adopted in the past. That’s why I recommended specific breed rescues because he obviously has a special interest in certain breeds that you don’t find in your average shelter.

you’re twisting my words. I said “If you really cared about “saving” dogs, you’d adopt one that’s on it’s way from death row.”..
and you’re taking that, and saying “However, by saying “if you really cared about dogs you’d adopt” that’s pretty much saying that he doesn’t care if he goes out and buys from a breeder regardless of his reasons”

@Violet I am also saying that he obviously does care about saving dogs because he has adopted in the past. Just because on this particular occassion he is interested in a specific breed that may not be easy to find in your average shelter does not mean he doesn’t care about saving dogs. By “twisting” your words I was only saying what it sounded like you were accusing him of ie: not really caring about dogs because on this occassion he isn’t looking to rescue a shelter dog. The word “saving” is irrelevant because if you don’t care about “saving” dogs then you probably don’t care for dogs in general. You also accused him of “only wanting a rare dog because they are fashionable, trendy and popular” that pretty much says that he doesn’t care about the dog just his image.

@Leanne1986 I said ”I think you want a rare dog because it’s fashionable, trendy, and popular.” which is a personal opinion, not an accusation.

”I think you want a rare dog because it’s fashionable, trendy, and popular.”

But you actually have no idea why the OP wants these breeds of dog. Thus your opinion offers nothing to the discussion. Perhaps you should ask the OP why these breeds?

Before you attack me, please be aware that all of my dogs were adopted, and several had been abused. Nonetheless I have two pure-breds.

@Darwin you had to say “Thus your opinion offers nothing to the discussion.” .. ?!

@Violet – It is my opinion, and yes, I did. I believe it does not add anything to the discussion to guess what someone’s motives are. It is much more pertinent to ask them why they want one of these unusual breeds and then discuss that based on their response.

Do you ever wonder why you seem to go round and round in fruitless argument? Perhaps what you see as opinion and treat as fact seems to others to be accusation and unfounded at that.

and you think your comments now are on topic and add to the discussion?
If you read everything, you would have seen my comment where I asked “why”?

I did read everything, much as it pains me to have read all of it.

And he answered you with “Same reason why a person might want to try to grow a new kind of tree. To learn more about that breed of dog, and in doing so, appreciating the breed for its unique qualities. That’s how one grows, through learning and trying new things in life.” which does not equate to ”I think you want a rare dog because it’s fashionable, trendy, and popular.”

All you are doing is poking other people to see if they react.

“All you are doing is poking other people to see if they react”...
hmmm sounds familiar

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