How it Began:     

The Dakota Pet Breeders Association (DPBA) originated as a cooperative effort of many individual South Dakota companion animal breeders.

What is DPBA:

The DPBA is an organization formed to advance South Dakota companion animal breeders by conducting educational seminars, dissemination informational materials, and by promoting and cooperating with other organizations to support the companion animal breeders of South Dakota.

Current Officers:

President: Elva Lefdal 605-480-2848 elvalefdal@yahoo.com
Vice President: Dennis Kaus  605-239-4295  dustyden@mit.midco.net
Secretary: Pat Neises  605-997-2789 neisespuppys@knology.net
Treasurer: Kelly Johnson 605-693-3827 mkak@itctel.com

Membership Benefits Include:

The DPBA offers an opportunity to exchange ideas and information with others engaged in companion animal breeding.  It is an avenue to provide educational materials and information through newsletters, workshops and seminars, as well as promote "Dakota Born and Raised" companion animals.  Members are also kept informed on legislative issues and actions which affect them, and are offered the opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns pertaining to such legislative actions.

Members are listed in the State Breeder Directory. Paid membership also includes a listing on this website, to promote you the breeder, and the breed/breeds you raise. All DPBA members must maintain current applicable licenses, and agree to uphold the high standards as set forth by the DPBA.