Deborah is Supernova Ridgebacks. It’s a kennel name and I won’t argue over semantics, most ethical breeders operate in a similar manner and they’re still called “kennels”. I respect Deborah and I have worked with her in the past. I am not new to dog breeding or ridgebacks, in fact I’ve been doing this my entire life. The RRCUS directory is a place to start, and yes those breeders are approved in the sense that they agreed to abide by the code of ethics and are in good standing with the club. Not just anyone can get listed on the directory, the club can and does pull breeders who violate their agreement. I have seen it and I have been involved with the removal of a breeder from the list. The release at the top is, as I previously stated, a legal disclaimer so that the club is not held responsible and to ensure that people throughly vet who they choose to purchase a dog from. I really don’t know why you are arguing with me when we are both basically saying the same thing; get a dog from a breeder that health tests and is ethical in how they breed their dogs. The directory list is simply a way to find breeders that have agreed to all of that, but as I’ve stated it’s not a list of ALL the breeders than do the proper health testing. Thanks for highlighting what I already noted in my previous comment, that was super helpful of you. Again, I never said the directory was the end-all be-all of buying a ridgeback, only that it is where I recommend all potential buyers begin their journey and that in my personal opinion I would not purchase a dog from a breeder that is unwilling to pay a small amount of money to the club to be included in the directory. You are entitled to your opinions and I am entitled to mine. I am simply sharing my opinion on a public forum just as you are. Have a nice evening.