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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Woman with two dogs, a golden retriever and a white spaniel.

Jazzin Kennels – Golden Retrievers

Golden Retriever

Collette Jaynes

WHITE, Georgia

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A man in a suit and a woman in a gray cardigan stand beside a dog on a podium, holding awards at a dog show.

S’rendi Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs

Great Swiss Mountain Dog

Suzanne Sparrow

Conroe, Texas

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A stylized illustration of a Miniature American Shepherd with a black, brown, and white coat, accompanied by the text "Stellar."

Stellar Miniature American Shepherds

Miniature American Shepherd

Lauren Brown

Lorena, Texas

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A proud dog wearing multiple colorful award ribbons, showcasing its achievements in a sunny outdoor setting.

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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Logo with a stylized "MIRA" and a circular design with a dot.

Mira Vizslas

Vizsla

Michel Berner

Fairchild, Wisconsin

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Logo with a schnauzer silhouette on a dock overlooking a lake and mountains.

MoonShadows Miniature Schnauzers

Miniature Schnauzer

peggy Ambrosch

Troy, Pennsylvania

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Black and white dog wearing pink bunny glasses and a patriotic tinsel garland.

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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French Bulldog sitting on a chair, bathed in sunlight.

Rippling Water French Bulldogs

French Bulldog

Peggy Roderick

Bryson City, North Carolina

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Brown and white dog with mouth open, showing teeth, looking left.

Trystyn Welsh Springers

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Sandra Holmes

Chelsea, Michigan

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Fawn pug sitting on a wooden table in the snow.

Bugaboo Reg’d Pugs

Pug

Heidi Merkli

Ottawa, Ontario

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Woman with two dogs, a golden retriever and a white spaniel.

Jazzin Kennels – Clumber Spaniels

Clumber Spaniel

Collette Jaynes

White, Georgia

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Man in hat and suit with two Basset Hounds, one licking his face.

Absinthe Basset Hounds

Basset Hound

Dr. Brian Dofford-Johnson, PhD

Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Brown and white dog sits on a grooming table with a brush, dryer, and water bottle.

Fireside Welsh Springers

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Teri Kavakos

Mahwah, New Jersey

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Belgian Malinois running through a grassy field, mid-air, with a blurred background.

Teddy Bear Malinois

Belgian Malinois

Heather D

Florida

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Irish Wolfhound with handlers and awards at a dog show.

Boondocks Irish Wolfhounds

Irish Wolfhound

Jeanie Pitzenberger

Nichols, IA 52766, Iowa

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Hounds of Heaven Irish Wolfhounds

Irish Wolfhound

William Drescher

Near Mason, Michigan

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Two newborn puppies cuddle closely on a colorful blanket, with soft fur and gentle expressions.

Wingspan Shelties

Shetland Sheepdog

Debby Reed

Clinton , Tennessee

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Two women high-five over a sitting Australian Shepherd.

Silver Linings Australian Shepherds

Australian Shepherd

Heather Swik

Hopewell Junction, New York

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Irish Setter dog with long, flowing auburn fur sitting on green grass.

Shakarri Irish Setters

Irish Setter

Samantha Williams

Leslie, Arkansas

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Two standard poodles, one grey and one black, stand before mountains.

Cascadia Standard Poodles

Poodle (Standard)

Jennifer Jennings

Bend, Oregon

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Person embracing a brindle dog with a decorative collar.

Apex Anatolians

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Natalie Thurman

Frenchtown, Montana

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Brown and white cocker spaniel holding award ribbons.

Am-Erica’s Cocker Spaniels

Cocker Spaniel-American

Erica Potts

Machias, New York

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Woman in patriotic top pets golden retriever dog, with man in background.

Golden Endeavors

Golden Retriever

Sheryl Cammarata

MASONVILLE, Colorado

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Rottweiler Ventures Registered

Rottweiler

Catherine Bertolin

Duffiled, Virginia

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Black German Shepherd with tongue out, lying on grass.

VON CLUSKEY GERMAN SHEPHERDS

German Shepherd Dog

Tonya McCluskey

Hamilton, Montana

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Two playful beagle puppies in front of a red barn and a tree.

Rosabel Beagles

Beagle

Rebecca Mosher

Alberta

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Puppy sleeping in a festive elf hat.

Sunlite Golden Retrievers

Golden Retriever

Jean Swanson

Otis Orchards, Washington

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Rhodesian Ridgeback Dock Diving

Ezar Rhodesian Ridgebacks

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Kim Diekevers

Wayland, Michigan

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Golden Retriever dog portrait, open mouth, panting, dark gray linework.

My Golden Guardians

Golden Retriever

Sarah Rindfleisch

Powell Butte, Oregon

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Five women and three golden retrievers pose for a photo at a dog show.

SwanSun Golden Retrievers

Golden Retriever

CHRISTY SWANSON

MICA, Washington

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Woman and Australian Shepherd sitting on a bench surrounded by flowers.

RisingStar Australian Shepherds

Australian Shepherd

Sarah Bowdish

Springville, New York

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Two golden retrievers on leashes, one standing, one sitting, both smiling.

Norterra Goldens

Golden Retriever

Ann Cano

Phoenix, Arizona

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Snowdancer Kennels, Reg.

Siberian Husky

Melissa Mount

Westfield, Vermont

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Five golden retrievers sit on a porch in front of a red door.

Evergrace Goldens

Golden Retriever

Jane Gallagher

St. Louis , Missouri

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