Better Breeder Directory

All listed breeders have agreed to abide by the Code of Ethics established by the Better Breeder Institute. This code was create to ensure all puppies are health-tested, responsibly bred, and bred to the Standard.

Better Breeder Certified breeders have demonstrated a high level of excellence in their purpose, standards, health testing, and titles. These are true conservation breeders committed to the preservation and advancement of their breed, and present the best opportunity for acquiring a healthy, beautiful puppy that fulfills its Breed Standard.

Only breeders of purebred AKC-recognized & Foundation Stock breeds are accepted. We do not recognize breeders of mixed or “designer” dog breeds.

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Breed

Region

Doberman Pinscher on a blue platform with handlers and a purple ribbon.

Shelian Dobermans

Doberman Pinscher

Shelly Wing

Fountain Inn, South Carolina

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Golden Retriever dog with light cream fur and dark eyes, looking to the right.

Asoro’s Goldens

Golden Retriever

Ilene Cook

Kalkaska, Michigan

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White dog with dark eyes and nose peeking through green foliage.

Ederra Kuvasz

Kuvasz

Maria Arechaederra

Silverado, California

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Akita dog standing in grass with a white fence in the background.

Excel Shu-Ku

Akita

Linda Ingemi

Hammonton, New Jersey

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Australian Cattle Dog standing on rocks by a pond.

DCR Australian Cattle Dogs

Australian Cattle Dog

Dana Rochat

Beaumont, California

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Fluffy golden retriever puppy peeking out of a decorative tin with roosters.

Mapleleaf Goldens

Golden Retriever

Donna Gotzian

Bacliff, Texas

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Woman with brown and white dog, holding a purple ribbon.

Lilyoaks Australian Shepherds

Australian Shepherd

Kayla Hartlage

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

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White and brown setter dog in tall grass, sniffing the ground.

Waidman

Irish Red and White Setter

Christina Phillips

Escalon, California

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Woman holding a pile of fluffy collie puppies.

Encore Collies

Collie

Corinne Boon

Oak Harbor, Washington

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Tricolor Collie dog in profile, running on a blue background.

Prairiepine Collies

Collie

Susan Minard

Weyburn, Saskatchewan

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Two women and a small black dog on a podium at a dog show.

Texangals

Manchester Terrier (Toy)

Kathleen Patrick

Round Rock, Texas

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German Shorthaired Pointer with brown and white markings, looking forward.

Braerwood

German Shorthaired Pointer

Becky McCasland

Haughton, Louisiana

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Fluffy red Chow Chow dog with a person in a purple suit.

DesertMoon

Chow Chow

Jan Reed

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Woman in burgundy suit and mask with dog at dog show.

Ilvolare Spinoni

Spinone Italiano

Erica Cross

Dover, Delaware

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Woman with purple hair and two children making peace signs on a bench.

Northwood Mountain Kennels

German Shorthaired Pointer

Carol Chadwick

Elk Grove, California

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Grey poodle on a green platform with handlers and a "Winners" award.

Highview Standard Poodles

Poodle (Standard)

Connie Hutchins

Mayville, Michigan

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French Bulldog wins Major Win at Tampa Bay Kennel Club, January 2022.

North Point French Bulldogs

French Bulldog

Ann Egan

Mt Pleasant, South Carolina

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White husky with grey markings standing on a rock with autumn foliage in the background.

Snowdancer Kennels

Siberian Husky

Melissa Mount

Westfield, Vermont

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Basenji dog on podium with handlers and award ribbon, surrounded by mums.

Mandalay Basenjis

Basenji

Jennifer Hamaba

London, Ontario

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Tri-color Australian Shepherd

Hot House (HHK) Australian Shepherds

Australian Shepherd

Vivian Beard

Cheyenne, Wyoming

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Three women with Irish Wolfhounds at a dog show.

Rivendell Irish Wolfhounds

Irish Wolfhound

Judi Roller

Mazomanie, Wisconsin

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Golden Retriever puppy sitting on a wooden floor.

Tahnee Golden Retrievers

Golden Retriever

Linda Carmichael

Stratford, Wisconsin

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Long-haired dog peeks over a woman's shoulder as they both look at a tablet.

Konza

Borzoi

Kay Cassella

St. George, Kansas

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Miniature Schnauzer with distinctive beard and eyebrows stands on a blue carpet.

Saxony Miniature Schnauzers

Miniature Schnauzer

Saxony Miniature Schnauzers Jacquelyn

West Palm Beach, Florida

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Skyridge Collies

Collie

Skyridge Collies

Oshawa, Ontario

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Watch Me Whippets

Whippet

Jeanne Lambertsen

Las Vegas, Nevada

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Black poodle with tan markings resting on a quilted blanket.

Skyridge Poodles

Poodle (Standard)

Skyridge Poodles

Oshawa, Ontario

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Sizzlin’ Samoyeds

Samoyed

Beth Tallentire

Acme, Pennsylvania

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Black and white puppy sleeping on a blue blanket.

Boston Pride

Boston Terrier

Peggy O’Brien

Schell City, Missouri

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Great Dane dog with handler and castle background.

Rockingdane

Great Dane

Sonia Gens

Clive, Iowa

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Brindle whippet standing on rocks beside a waterfall in a lush garden.

Round House Whippets

Whippet

Sara Weitzenkamp

Houltwon, Wisconsin

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Woman holding three Doberman puppies.

DeMor Dobermans

Doberman Pinscher

Denise Morman-Rohweder

Wishek, North Dakota

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Black dog on a podium with two handlers, Christmas trees, and peacock decorations.

Mishelin Manchesters

Manchester Terrier (Standard)

Linda Sansom

Harrisburg, US Minor Outlying Islands

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Red and white Bull Terrier standing on a log, looking left.

Tonka Miniature Bull Terriers

Miniature Bull Terrier

Kathy Graber

Granada Hills, California

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Brittany Spaniel dog with white and brown markings, standing next to a "Best of Winners" award.

HillTop Brittany Kennel

Brittany

Bobby Brian Lewis

ELKO, Georgia

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Akita dog on a podium with handler and judge, holding ribbons.

Dō-ha Akita’s

Akita

Kristi Skipper

Strasburg, Colorado

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