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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Black and tan dog standing on a stone wall with a purple and yellow award ribbon.

Mosaic Manchesters

Manchester Terrier (Standard)

Rachel Jonas

Harrison, Tennessee

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Red and white label featuring a dog illustration with the text "Campbell's Brittanys" prominently displayed.

Campbell’s Brittanys

Brittany

Jacqui Campbell

Woodinville, Washington

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Fluffy dog with a mix of gray and black fur stands on green grass, surrounded by blooming flowers and brick wall.

Ashford Kennel

Lowchen (Little Lion Dog)

Gini Denninger

Rochester, New York

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A woman in a black dress smiles while presenting a Japanese Chin dog on a table, with a colorful background.

Ni Kokoro Japanese Chin

Japanese Chin

Carla Jo Ryan

Snow Camp, North Carolina

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Five people celebrate with a dog on a table, surrounded by flowers and awards, at a dog show event in 2017.

Jaron’s Lhasas

Lhasa Apso

Ronny Junkins

Richardson, Texas

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A woman in a pink suit presents a ribbon to a judge beside a Great Dane, with a sign indicating a dog show award.

Caeruleus Great Danes

Great Dane

James and Michelle Conroy

Marietta, Georgia

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A fluffy dog sits on a sandy beach, gazing at the calm blue water and distant shoreline under a clear sky.

Narwyn Havanese

Havanese

Kat S.

Rhode Island

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A collie stands proudly with four people, surrounded by flowers and trophies, celebrating a dog show award.

Jereco Collies

Collie

Jerry, Cheryl & Bree Sulewski

De Pere, Wisconsin

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A group of 15 collies sits together in a lush garden, surrounded by colorful flowers and greenery.

Himark Shelties

Shetland Sheepdog

Judy Guaraldo

Palm Harbor, Florida

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A close-up profile of a collie with a smooth coat, showcasing its distinct facial features against a black background.

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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Two collies with a couple and many ribbons.

Connelly Skye Collies

Collie

Vicki and Stan Searles

Brecksville, Ohio

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A man holds a blue ribbon while a woman presents a Chihuahua at a dog show, surrounded by colorful flowers.

Primrose Chihuahuas

Chihuahua

Jessie Burke

Ontario

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A woman in an orange vest and a man in a plaid shirt kneel beside a happy brown dog on a grassy path.

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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Fluffy Pomeranian standing on grass, smiling with a soft, cream-colored coat and a blurred natural background.

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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A golden-brown dog with long fur is being gently held by a person's hand, set against a blurred background.

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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A man in a suit holds a green ribbon while a woman kneels beside a dachshund on a podium, surrounded by greenery and flowers.

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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Logo featuring a horseshoe, mountain silhouette, and paw print, with the text "Horseshoe Mountain Kennel" and "Champion Border Collies."

Horseshoe Mountain Border Collies

Border Collie

Andrew Brauer

New Berlin, Wisconsin

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Purple training clicker featuring a dog silhouette and text promoting "Always On Cue Dog Training."

Heart and Soul Golden Retrievers

Golden Retriever

Karen George

Gainesville, Florida

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Spun Gold Golden Retrievers logo with a golden retriever's head.

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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Two dogs are being shown at a dog show, with a woman in red interacting with a brindle dog and another dog nearby.

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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A handler presents a black and brindle dog in a dog show ring with a red carpet and blurred spectators in the background.

Nosam Kennels- German Shorthaired Pointers

German Shorthaired Pointer

Sierra Combs

Greensburg, Kentucky

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A black and white dog stands proudly on snow, silhouetted against a bright sky and distant mountains.

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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Woman laughing joyfully on a red couch, surrounded by three friendly dogs, all sharing a moment of happiness.

Sunstone Ridgebacks

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Rhoda J Springer

Faber, Virginia

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A man in a suit presents a Yorkshire Terrier on a table, with palm trees and event tents in the background.

Dearinger Yorkshire Terriers

Yorkshire Terrier

Mark Dearinger

San Diego, California

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