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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Fluffy Pomeranians in various poses, showcasing their distinct fur patterns and expressions, with "Magix'z" text overlay.
Certified

Magix’z Poms

Pomeranian

Trish Berger

Memphis, Michigan

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Blue Merle Rough Collie standing in front of a bridge over a creek
Certified

Wyndlair Collies

Collie

Matt & Anita Stelter

Monroe, Wisconsin

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Shawdox Dachshunds-Robin-7-2
Certified

Shawdox Dachshunds

Dachshund

Lindi Kershaw

Central, Illinois

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Blue merle rough collie standing in a grassy field.
Certified

Belleville Collies

Collie

Katherine Preddy

Ware Neck, Virginia

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Thorndale Profile-Elliot
Certified

Thorndale Collies

Collie

Vickie VonSeggern

MERRILL, Wisconsin

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Collie dogs in a wooded area with a fence.
Certified

Whitehall Collies

Collie

Kristy McTaggart

Dacula, Georgia

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Couple with three collies sitting in autumn leaves.
Certified

Tapestry Collies

Collie

LISA FINKEN

Indianola, Iowa

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Collie dog lying on grass with white chest and paws.
Certified

Cyndella Collies

Collie

Kelly Neeley

Bennett, Colorado

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Border Collie with ribbons and awards, standing on a table with handlers.
Certified

Balmoral Border Collies

Border Collie

Tina Neel

Tehachapi, California

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Fluffy dog mid-air jump, tongue out, happy expression.
Certified

Clingmey Keeshondens

Keeshond

Cyndi Clingerman

Williamsburg , Pennsylvania

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Certified

Northern Tier Borzois

Borzoi

Erin Wagner

Heimdal, North Dakota

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Woman in red dress in chariot with two large dogs in a field.
Certified

Overwatch Kennels

Cane Corso

Maria Meadows

Barnsdall, Oklahoma

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A Great Dane stands proudly beside two women, one holding ribbons, with a serene lake and greenery in the background.
Certified

Rare Earth Danes

Great Dane

Courtney Miller

South Hill, Washington

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A collie with a smooth coat stands alert on a gravel path, with train tracks blurred in the background.

Jolis Collies

Collie

Lis Johnston

SUN PRAIRIE, Wisconsin

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Three Kooikerhondjes dogs sitting on a wooden bench in tall grass.

Waterbound Kooikerhondjes

Nederlandse Kooikerhondje

Sheryl Fuller Emma Vescovo

Austin, Texas

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Trouvae Labradors logo with a stylized dog outline above text.

Trouvae Labradors

Labrador Retriever

Cora Fleming

Morrow, Ohio

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Silhouette of a Border Terrier on a stone block, with "CornerStone Border Terriers" text.

Cornerstone Border Terriers

Border Terrier

Thomas Golden

COLEMAN, Oklahoma

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Pembroke Welsh Corgi standing on a rock with lavender and a grassy field in the background.

Coventry Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Bill Shelton & Beckie Williams, DVM, cVMA

Redlands, California

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People and three Saluki dogs with a "Best in Sweeps" award and Egyptian backdrop.

Aeolus Salukis

Saluki

Kevin & Dawn Carlson

Caledonia , Wisconsin

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Fawn pug with snow on its face and fur, standing in the snow.

Von Katzenstein Pugs

Pug

Alexis Gagne

Vale, North Carolina

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Montbleau Yorkies

Yorkshire Terrier

Samantha & Jimi Montbleau

Massachusetts

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French Bulldog with jeweled collar sits in front of pink flowers.

Alouette French Bulldogs

French Bulldog

Kate O

Virginia

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Halo Tibetan Terriers logo with a stylized dog outline and gold accents.

Halo Tibetan Terriers

Tibetan Terrier

Tracy Doty

Fayetteville, North Carolina

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Brown and white dog sitting in tall, dry grass during golden hour.

Criterion Kooikerhondjes

Nederlandse Kooikerhondje

Gretchen Wetzel

Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Woodland Brittanys

Brittany

Karen Schramm

Bedford, Virginia

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Whippet and Sheltie dogs with Lone Star logo and American flag background.

LoneStar’s Shelties and Whippets

Shetland Sheepdog

Lisa Martin

Ardmore, Oklahoma

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Woman holding three fluffy collie puppies outdoors.

Covenant Collies

Collie

Janice Park

Manhattan, Kansas

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Man presenting a groomed poodle at a dog show, with the Poodle Club of America logo visible.

Danube Poodles

Poodle (Miniature)

Timea Bodi

Rock Island, Tennessee

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Black silhouette of a dog with a dachshund and chicken on its back, within a circle with text.

Clucking Homestead Springers

English Springer Spaniel

Taya Rogers

Wisconsin

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Logo with brown dog silhouette, pine trees, and "Five Pines Miniature American Shepherds" text.

Five Pines Miniature American Shepherds

Miniature American Shepherd

Leigh Enborg

Trent Lakes, Ontario

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A man in a black suit and hat stands beside an Akita dog, both focused on each other in a grassy field.

Apexx Akitas

Akita

Ron Durant

Sussex, New Jersey

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Corgi dog on a leash with handlers in a dog show ring.

High Voltage Corgis

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Erica Huggins Vogel

Macon, Georgia

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A Siberian Husky with striking blue eyes sits beside a weathered wooden fence, surrounded by tall grass.

Thistle Hill Siberians

Siberian Husky

Marceline Guyette

Meadow Vista, California

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Fluffy gray and black dog standing on a dirt path, with a soft, bushy coat and a curious expression.

Jen’nDi Keeshonden

Keeshond

Jennifer McClure

Elbert, Colorado

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Two dogs pose among vibrant red and yellow tulips, with a blue windmill in the background under a cloudy sky.

Danube Kooikerhondjes

Nederlandse Kooikerhondje

Danny Gonzalez

Shoreline, Washington

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Silhouettes of a large dog and a small dog standing side by side against a green background.

Quest Chihuahuas

Chihuahua

Fisher Kemp

Buffalo, Wyoming

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DISCLAIMER: A breeder listing does not constitute Better Breeder Institute’s recommendation or promotion of a breeder, but the breeder’s agreement to uphold our standard of ethics and breeding practices.