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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New River Collies

Collie

Elizabeth Lilly

HURRICANE, West Virginia

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Fluffy orange Pomeranian stands on a sidewalk, looking up with an excited expression, leash attached.

CR Pomeranians

Pomeranian

Celeste Madison

Rochester, Washington

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Connelly Skye Collies

Collie

Vicki and Stan Searles

Brecksville, Ohio

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Primrose Chihuahuas

Chihuahua

Jessie Burke

Ontario

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Kendra Breeding Wirehaired Vizslas

Wirehaired Vizsla

Ken and Debra Wolf

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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A collie stands proudly on a podium beside a smiling woman, while a judge holds a red ribbon and flowers decorate the scene.

Jolis Collies

Collie

Lis Johnston

SUN PRAIRIE, Wisconsin

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Companion Pomeranians

Pomeranian

Tammie Ogden

Whitwell, Tennessee

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Teacup Chihuahuas

Chihuahua

smith kennel

Kansas, Kansas

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A fluffy puppy rests on a blanket surrounded by colorful cowboy boots and ropes, framed in an ornate silver border.

74 Ranch Miniature American Shepherds

Miniature American Shepherd

Michele Herbst

Torrington, Wyoming

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Sunshine Setters

Irish Setter

Brandi Lewis

Clinton, Missouri

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Akita dogs featured prominently against a scenic mountain backdrop, with "Summit Akitas" text overlay.

Summit Akitas

Akita

Cecilia & James Carmean

Grant Park , Illinois

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A smiling woman holds a red ribbon next to a majestic Leonberger dog, with another handler adjusting the dog's collar.

Disguise Leonbergers

Leonberger

TANYA MCCARTHY

WELLANDPORT, Ontario

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Disguise Dachshunds

Dachshund

TANYA MCCARTHY

WELLANDPORT, Ontario

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Airedale Terrier with a distinctive beard stands alert, surrounded by a blurred background of pink flowers.

Spindletop Airedales

Airedale Terrier

Anne Barlow

Georgetown, Texas

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Horseshoe Mountain Border Collies

Border Collie

Andrew Brauer

New Berlin, Wisconsin

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Heart and Soul Golden Retrievers

Golden Retriever

Karen George

Gainesville, Florida

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Spun Gold Golden Retrievers

Golden Retriever

Tracy Gentile-Belcher

RINGGOLD, Georgia

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Fluffy golden retriever puppy playfully resting on a black plush toy, with a light-colored antler in the background.

Mapleleaf English Golden Retrievers

Golden Retriever

Donna Gotzian

Bacliff, Texas

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L.T. Beagles

Beagle

Susan Armstrong

New Smyrna Beach, Florida

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Falconeer Kennels

Whippet

Lesley Potts

Hannacroix, New York

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Nosam AKC Vizsla

Nosam Kennels- Hungarian Vizsla’s

Vizsla

Sierra Combs

Greensburg, Kentucky

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Nosam Kennels- German Shorthaired Pointers

German Shorthaired Pointer

Sierra Combs

Greensburg, Kentucky

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Shomaisou Shiba Inu

Shiba Inu

Rex Gaylord

Brecksville, Ohio

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A fluffy black and white Alaskan Malamute smiles while being led on a leash in a dog show setting.

Kaviak Alaskan Malamutes

Alaskan Malamute

Joyce Osborn

Basehor, Kansas

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Two Bernese Mountain Dogs lounging on a porch, one larger with a fluffy coat and the other a smaller puppy beside it.

Devon’s Berners

Bernese Mountain Dog

Lecia Conroy

Woodburn, Kentucky

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Sunstone Ridgebacks

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Rhoda J Springer

Faber, Virginia

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Dearinger Yorkshire Terriers

Yorkshire Terrier

Mark Dearinger

San Diego, California

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Jazzin Kennels – Golden Retrievers

Golden Retriever

Collette Jaynes

WHITE, Georgia

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S’rendi Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs

Great Swiss Mountain Dog

Suzanne Sparrow

Conroe, Texas

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Stellar Miniature American Shepherds

Miniature American Shepherd

Lauren Brown

Lorena, Texas

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Waterfall Miniature American Shepherds

Miniature American Shepherd

Rebecca Beckrich

Pillager, Minnesota

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Woman in red dress with French bulldog on leash at dog show.

Monitaps French Bulldogs

French Bulldog

Pat O’Keefe

Beaumont, Alberta

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Mira Vizslas

Vizsla

Michel Berner

Fairchild, Wisconsin

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MoonShadows Miniature Schnauzers

Miniature Schnauzer

peggy Ambrosch

Troy, Pennsylvania

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Saltydawg PWDs, Reg.

Portuguese Water Dog

Karen Kirby Ash

MOULTONBOROUGH, New Hampshire

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Cryslen Welsh Springer Spaniels

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Crystal Nolen

Virginia

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