The phone book is by no means the end of your search but it is just one of many resources you can use to track down the Rottweiler breeders in your area and find one that best fits your needs.
For looking up information nothing beats the Internet and you can use the Internet to help you find more information about the Rottweiler breeders in your area. Sometimes a breeder may have a full website and that gives you even more information on that breeder by just clicking on the Internet. You can also use the listing and the national breeding registry websites like the American Kennel Club to narrow your search as well.
Your vet is going to have invaluable information for you all through you pet's life and you can start to utilize your vet in your search for good Rottweiler breeders. More often than not your vet is going to offer you a list of Rottweiler breeders that they consider to be reputable and that you can choose from to find your new pet. Your vet is just as interested in the health of your new dog as you are so you can trust their advice and use it to find a good breeder.
Always check the newspaper for advertisements of Rottweiler breeders. Many times breeders will advertise dogs for sale in the paper and you can use this as a way of collecting even more contact information for your search. It may help to keep track of which breeders you found from which newspaper just in case the breeders ask or you run across a breeder that is less than reputable and you want to let the paper know.
Sometimes Rottweiler breeders can be difficult people to get a hold of. The nature of Rottweiler breeding can lend to some shady characters looking for dogs so many breeders prefer to only do business with referrals from people they know.
Sometimes the best Rottweiler breeders can be the most difficult people to get a hold of so be persistent and try and get that referral to that one breeder that will supply you with the dog you want.
Always collect as much information as you can in your search for Rottweiler breeders. Be creative as there are a lot of ways to get the information you need and you will want as much information as possible so that you can talk to as many breeders as possible. The more you have to choose from the better your chances of getting a breeder you are truly happy with.