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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Showing 701 kennels.

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A woman with short hair smiles gently while holding a Dalmatian dog close to her chest in a cozy indoor setting.

O’Brogan Dalmatians

Dalmatian

Patricia McDonnell

California

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A black dog in a red harness leaps off a boat, splashing water as it jumps excitedly into the lake.

Topsail’s Portuguese Water Dogs

Portuguese Water Dog

Kari Lavalli

Blackstone, Massachusetts

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Two stylized Doberman heads in white on a teal background, with "Jackson's Dobermans" and contact information below.

Jackson’s Dobermans

Doberman Pinscher

Kalee Jackson

Spencer, Indiana

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Four people stand with two grey and white dogs on a podium, surrounded by colorful flowers and a red curtain backdrop.

Shoot N Star Norwegian Elkhounds

Norwegian Elkhound

Mary Albee

Washington

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Three black and white calves walk towards the camera while a dog trots behind them in a grassy, fenced pasture.

Jedda ACDs

Australian Cattle Dog

Zoe Delilo

Fairmont, West Virginia

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A Shiba Inu stands on grass beside a person holding blue and green dog show ribbons.

Kokuryuu Shibas

Shiba Inu

Pam & Leah Crowley

Wisconsin

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel playfully digging in grass, with its fluffy tail and a toy nearby.

Skylynn Cavaliers

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Brandy R

Victoria, Texas

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A gray dog with erect ears lies on green grass, resting a paw on a pink toy, surrounded by colorful chew toys.

Trogers Thai Ridgebacks

Thai Ridgeback

Tracy Johnson

Potsdam, New York

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A collie stands proudly beside trophies, ribbons, and purple flowers on a grassy field.

Aurealis Collies

Collie

Debbie, Maret, Lauren, Julianna Falk

Rainier, Washington

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A collie stands behind stacked books, with the text "Storeybrooke Collies" in a flowing gradient style.

Storeybrooke Collies

Collie

Glenna F

Georgia

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A woman in sunglasses proudly holds a yellow ribbon next to a fluffy, blue merle collie sitting beside her.

JuneRose Collies

Collie

Janna Herchenroder

Glenville, New York

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Silhouette of a running dog in black against a turquoise background, with the text "DuLac" below.

DuLac Collies

Collie

Melissa Amoia

Buffalo, New York

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A collie stands proudly on a path, with a person holding its head and a pink ribbon visible nearby.

CYNCLAIR COLLIES

Collie

Nancy Mathes

Montesano , Washington

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Logo featuring a leaping poodle, surrounded by text: "Solid Rock Ranch Poodles EST. 2023" on a black background.

Solid Rock Ranch Poodles

Poodle (Standard)

Ashley Cain

Shingle Springs, California

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Logo featuring a willow tree, a dog, a chicken, and a goat, with the text "Weeping Willows Ranch" in a circular design.

Weeping Willows Ranch

Australian Shepherd

Wendy Hutton

Williams, Arizona

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White silhouette of two dogs above "STEEL HORSE KENNELS INC. PERHAM - MN" text.

Steel Horse Great Danes

Great Dane

Lindsay Wedde

Perham, Minnesota

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A close-up profile of a Rottweiler with a shiny black coat and distinctive tan markings, set against a dark background.

Riverview Ranch Rottweilers

Rottweiler

Penny Gillis

Wray, Colorado

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A woman presents a Pomeranian on a table, while a man holds a trophy labeled "Group Fourth" in a floral backdrop.

CandyShop Poms

Pomeranian

Olivia O

Lehi, Utah

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Corgi on a podium with a handler, a judge holding a red ribbon, and a sign displaying "Group Second."

Cottontail Welsh Corgis

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Tara Cotton

Griffin, Georgia

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Fluffy black Newfoundland puppy with a round face and soft fur, sitting on a textured blue surface.

Latin of Course Newfoundlands

Newfoundland

Michael Glass

Pottstown, Pennsylvania

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A woman kneels beside a German Shepherd in a grassy field, both looking at the camera with a serene background.

Zwinger vom Rabenauge

German Shepherd Dog

Samantha Woska

Wadsworth, Ohio

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A woman presents a golden retriever at a dog show, with a sign reading "Best of Winners" in the foreground.

Scottsdale Goldens

Golden Retriever

Nicole Mabante

Scottsdale, Arizona

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Ten playful brown puppies, some climbing a small ramp, others resting on a blue blanket, with toys scattered around.

Balewater Labradors

Labrador Retriever

Sue Schultze

Newton, North Carolina

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A fluffy dog named Zip poses prominently, showcasing its award-winning status and vibrant personality.

Pink Lotus Kennels

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka

DENISE DANG

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma

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A blue merle Australian Shepherd stands on rocky terrain, gazing at the ocean under a clear blue sky.

Sandollar Aussies

Australian Shepherd

Lindsey Johns

Florida

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Six adorable puppies, mostly black and white, snuggled together in a cozy woven basket.

Hounds of Rabbit Hill

Border Collie

KAREN MULL

Lititz, Pennsylvania

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Stylized black silhouette of a dog's head with the word "pinup" in elegant script below.

Pinup Miniature Pinschers

Miniature Pinscher

Meredith Riley

Abbotsford, British Columbia

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AKC French Bulldog

Must Be Frenchies

French Bulldog

Catherine Woods

WEST PLAINS, Missouri

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AKC English Springer Spaniel

Ocoee English Springer Spaniels

English Springer Spaniel

Kathy Lorentzen

Chesaning , Michigan

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Vom Red’s Rottweilers

Rottweiler

Renee Hoover

Charlottesville, Virginia

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Brown and white puppy with a playful expression, walking on green grass with its tongue out.

Apricity Icelandics

Icelandic Sheepdog

Kayla Stilger

Indiana

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Star Mountain Kennel logo featuring crossed flags of Portugal and the USA, surrounded by a green circular border.

Star Mountain Kennel

Portuguese Podengo

Margaret Boisture

Bloomfield , Connecticut

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Two dogs, one adult and one puppy, peacefully sleeping together on a bed of hay in a cozy wooden space.

Ferncroft Chinooks

Chinook

Darcy Davenport

Farmington , New Hampshire

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A brown dog with a sleek coat and a pearl necklace poses against a softly blurred background.

Bravo! Vizslas

Vizsla

JULIE LARUE

Livingston , Texas

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A handler walks a small dog in a show ring, surrounded by spectators and a white picket fence backdrop.

DHart Rat Terriers

Rat Terrier

Cory Downey Hart

Washington

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A proud Irish Terrier stands beside its handler, showcasing awards, with a blurred floral background enhancing the scene.

Thornton’s Terriers

Irish Terrier

Lynn Sobin-Comstock

CLERMONT, Florida

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