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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Paradise Shetland Sheepdogs

Shetland Sheepdog

Guy Okada

Honolul, Hawaii

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A close-up portrait of a Vizsla dog with a smooth, reddish-brown coat against a soft green backdrop.

Paytah Vizslas

Vizsla

Sarah Ford

Fargo, North Dakota

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Bluebonnet Beagles

Beagle

Claire Davison

Peyton, Colorado

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TAGA Ranch Australian Shepherds

Australian Shepherd

Toni Robbins

Coon Rapids, Iowa

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Indaba Rhodesian Ridgebacks

Indaba Rhodesian Ridgebacks

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Carol Noel

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Fernhill Brittanys

Brittany

Anne Phillips

Des Moines, Iowa

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Sagamore Miniature American Shepherds

Sagamore Miniature American Shepherds

Miniature American Shepherd

Cassy Janssen

Minnesota

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A woman in a white dress holds a ribbon next to a Siberian Husky at The National Dog Show, with flowers in the foreground.

North River Siberian Huskies

Siberian Husky

Kailey Darr

Front Royal, Virginia

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Ivie Huskies

Siberian Husky

Hilary Huskey

Winterville, North Carolina

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Sea La Vie Schipperkes

Schipperke

Samantha Villenave

Ashland, Virginia

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North Flow Chesapeakes

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Dawn Logan

Charleroi, Pennsylvania

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A black poodle stands on a table, flanked by two women holding awards, with a green backdrop and yellow flowers nearby.

Harmony Miniature Poodles

Poodle (Miniature)

Suzi Francis

Arvada, Colorado

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C & S Farms English Springer Spaniels

English Springer Spaniel

Caitlin Hogan

Barnstead, New Hampshire

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Bristol Retrievers

Flat Coated Retriever

Nanci Hanover

Simi Valley, California

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Larkwood Austrailan Shepherds

Australian Shepherd

Jennifer Green

Marshall, Indiana

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A fluffy, brown and white Cavalier King Charles Spaniel lying on the sand, holding a small soccer ball.

Royal Flush Cavaliers

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Christine Vitolo

Attleboro, Massachusetts

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Steadfast Standard Schnauzers

Standard Schnauzer

Darcy Morgan

Spring, Texas

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Clearvu Kennels

Clearvu Collies

Collie

Michele Boice

Amherst, Virginia

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Low Country Pugs

Pug

Julianne McCoy

Pelion, South Carolina

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Axcium Miniature Schnauzers

Miniature Schnauzer

Hilde Hund

Atlanta, Georgia

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Deblyns Poodles

Poodle (Standard)

Deborah Perry

Leonard, Texas

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Galaxy Kuvasz

Kuvasz

Doreen MacPherson

North Branch, Michigan

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Dachshund named Duckie poses in a pink floral setting, promoting stud services with health certifications listed.

Walk In The Park Dachshunds

Dachshund

Rhiannon Davis

Neosho, Missouri

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NordicAnchor Kennel

Collie

Stephanie von Eggers

Ontario

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Heiress Collies

Collie

Jennifer Alfinda

Middletown, California

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Galaxy Samoyeds

Samoyed

Diane Dotson

Abilene, Texas

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Pureheart English Springer Spaniels

English Springer Spaniel

Christie Anderson

British Columbia

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Seven fluffy golden retriever puppies with colorful collars, resting together against a black background.

Unique Treasured Puppies, LLC

Golden Retriever

Teresa Glendenning

Robinson , Illinois

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Tin Roof Australian Cattle Dogs

Australian Cattle Dog

Jennifer Paterson

Escondido, California

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Airedale dog stands proudly on a pathway, showcasing its distinctive coat and winning pedigree in a lush outdoor setting.

Mar Vista Airedales

Airedale Terrier

Shel Greb

Los Angeles, California

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SilverStruck Beaucerons

Beauceron

Kaitlyn Greene

Washington

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Collie dog illustration with a castle silhouette and thistle, featuring the text "Fianna Collies" in elegant script.

Fianna Collies

Collie

Mikayla Castellano

Mebane, North Carolina

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A playful black puppy with perked ears runs on a leaf-covered path, looking cheerful and curious.

Safari Schipperke

Schipperke

Beth Lilly

Aledo, Texas

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A playful Alaskan Malamute mother surrounded by five fluffy puppies in a grassy area, with a fence and plants in the background.

Ghost Dance Alaskan Malamutes

Alaskan Malamute

Julie Edwards

Texas

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Dogma Pointers

Pointer

Amy Dean

Youngsville, North Carolina

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Fairy Tail Papillons

Papillon

Pamela Wright

Jacksonville, Florida

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