Looking for reputable breeder in PA/NJ(or I guess really anywhere)

[hark67]

My best friend (whom I have known since childhood) called me the other day to tell me they are finally ready to get a puppy. She has been dying for a dog for years but she knew she needed to wait till her two children were older. She always had bulldogs growing up(I remember how jealous I was that she had a dog and I didnt'). For the last 4-5 years we have discussed what she would finally get when the time came....Bulldogs, Boxers, Bull Terriers.

Well, low and behold, she called me tonight and said they have decided on a Labrador Retriever. I was blown away. I am so excited for her. She has asked me for help finding a reputable breeder in the PA/NJ area or if I can't do that she has threatened to steal my pup Guthrie and make me get a new pup. Temperament is of outmust importance as her daughter is disabled.

Recommendations? Warnings? Please PM me!

Thanks so much.

[MicksMom]

Here's a couple of sites that might help:
Mid-Jersey Labrador Retriever Club
http://www.mjlrc.org/index.html

NJ Federation of Dog Clubs
http://www.njfederationofdogclubs.org/

A Lab Rescue in NJ:
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NJ93.html

A couple of breeder sites:
Buttonwood (PA)
http://www.buttonwoodlabs.com/

Calabria (NJ)
http://www.calabrialabs.com/aboutus.htm

Stormy C (NJ)
http://stormyclabradors.com/

ETA- if your friends are willing to drive a bit, these are two excellent breeders located on Long Island:
Forrestwood
http://www.forestwoodlabs.com/

Woodhull
http://www.woodhulllabs.com/

[labby]

Not sure if Buttonwood has pups or what they're planning. They own both Jakey's and Quinn's fathers.

[Donna Stanley]

Check and make sure that breeder is SHOWING their dogs.

What dogs have they titled/finished.

Here's a good list of things to ask about:

http://www.emlabradors.com/choosealab.htm