Pitback (american pit/rhodesian ridgeback mix)

[Sophist]

Good luck with your puppy, post pictures! If you are still interested in Rhodie/ Rhodie mixes, here are some dogs not too far from your part of Cali...

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/...?petid=6005914

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/...?petid=2586839

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/...?petid=5953431

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/...i?petid=245897

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/...?petid=5567282

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/...?petid=5953359

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/...?petid=4469861

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/...?petid=5823042 (I love this girl!)

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/...?petid=5889125

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/...?petid=5898645 (This one sounds awesome, too)

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/...?petid=5898645

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/...?petid=5841593 (breathtaking dog!)

And there were TONS more. Might help you understand why people aren't thrilled to hear about your friend... go to petfinder.com, and you'll find a lot of PitBacks who really, really need a home.

[Giselle]

I just also wanted to point out that I find it HIGHLY doubtful that the guy who bought *three* dogs is going to be able to successfully show them.

Nobody really understands how much work is put into show dogs, but here's a brief summary:

People show and breed to better and further the good of the breed. Therefore, they search for the healthiest, most correctly built, good-natured dogs. Bloodlines and pedigrees are also very important, so in order to receive a dog that fits these requirements, one has to incorporate himself into the world of dog showing/handling and familiarize himself with the breeders. They have to establish a strong relationship with these breeders. When the breeder finally *does* produce a show quality litter that is capable of winning in the ring and bettering the breed, the person will fork over a hefty amount for (usually) a single pup. I find it HIGHLY doubtful, therefore, that your "breeder" sold three show quality pups to a single man. Those three pups cannot all be show quality. I'm sorry; this doesn't sound plausible at all. I've never heard of this :/ Plus, if showing is going to lead to breeding, one would want a variety of bloodlines and pedigrees (usually) so it would be unfavorable to breed brother to sister so early in the game.

My point...Your breeder just doesn't sound very reputable. I hope this gives you something to chew on. Many of us have bought from Backyard Breeders (myself included) and we've certainly learned our lesson. I have, which is the reason why I chose to adopt my Greyhound instead of waiting a year for an AKC puppy and taking a home away from a needy pup.