Better Breeder Certification Application

The Better Breeder Certification is the premier breeder of merit program designed to recognize purebred conservation dog breeders and differentiate them from backyard, for-profit, and commercial breeders. Learn more.

Please provide the required information so our team can complete their review of your breeding program. You must upload the following files:

Prefix championship certificates
Health testing results (or DOGG!T Verification)
Photography of your dogs and kennel.

This application will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Applications will be reviewed within 7-10 business days. Our team will contact you with any questions about your application.

Certification Program Application

Your Personal Information

Your privacy is important to us. We assure you that any personal information provided in this application process will be kept strictly confidential. We will not share, sell, or distribute your personal information to any third parties without your explicit consent, except as required by law. Your data will be used solely for the purpose of processing your application and communicating with you.

Your Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Address(Required)

*Only city and state/province are included in breeder listings. Street address will not be published online.

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Breeding Program Information

Kennel Name(Required)

Breed(Required)

Only AKC-Recognized and Foundation Stock breeds are accepted.

Registration(Required)

AKC-Recognized Breed

AKC-Foundation Stock Service

CKC-Recognized Breed

Do You Have a Better Breeder Directory Listing?(Required)

Better Breeder Directory Listing

Enter your breeder listing’s complete URL. (Example: https://betterbreeder.org/kennel/your-kennel-name/)

Website URL

If you have a kennel website, please enter the complete URL.

General Purpose(Required)

Breed Preservation

Breed Advancement

Competition

Performance

Events(Required)

Conformation

Field Trials

Hunt Tests

Herding Tests & Trials

Tracking

Search & Rescue

Schutzhund

Coonhound Events

Agility

Lure Coursing

Obedience

Rally

Scent Work

Security

Sledding

Therapy

Other

Required Elements

*Please complete each field under Required Elements. This is required for your application to be eligible for review.

Breeding Program Description(Required)

Provide a written description of your breeding program, including its specific purpose, points of emphasis, and any areas of differentiation. Please write in complete and accurate sentences.

Specialty Club Membership(Required)

List National Breed Parent Club and/or local/regional specialty club memberships. Click the plus sign (+) to add additional clubs. Active membership in at least one specialty club is required for program certification.

Specialty Club Membership(Required)

I certify I am an active club member in good standing of the specialty club(s) listed above.

Contracts & Guarantees(Required)

I certify I provide and honor a written contract with every sale.

I certify I provide and honor a health guarantee with every dog I sell.

I certify I accept back any dog sold that the buyer can no longer retain.

How many adult dogs (on average) do you typically have at your primary location?(Required)

How many litters (on average) do you have per year?(Required)

File Submissions

*Please upload the requested files. This is required for your application to be eligible for review.

Championship Title Certificates

Submit a minimum of two (2) prefix title certificates completed in the last five (5) years, or minimum of five (5) prefix title certificates completed in the last ten (10) years. Only American Kennel Club (AKC) and Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) championships recognized.

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Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 25 MB.

Health Testing(Required)

*Upload complete results on two (2) dogs in your breeding program that you own, completed in the last five (5) years, as recommended by the National Parent Club.

DOGG!T Verification (Recommended)

OFA-CHIC

Upload Forms

DOGG!T Breeder Verification(Required)

Insert the full URL of your DOGG!T Verified Breeder Listing (including https://doggit.app/profile/).

OFA-CHIC(Required)

Insert the full URL (including https://ofa.org/advanced-search/) of at least two (2) complete OFA-CHIC reports. Click the plus sign (+) to add additional reports.

Upload Reports(Required)

*Upload at least two (2) complete reports.

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Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 25 MB.

Photography(Required)

*Upload a collection of your finest photography. Show win photos are desired, but we also recommend including professional photography of you and your dogs (and puppies). NOTE: JPG or PNG files recommended. High-resolution files may be too large to be accepted in this application. You can email additional images to [email protected]. Please include your kennel name in the subject line.

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Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 25 MB, Max. files: 6.

Kennel & Facilities(Required)

*Upload photos of your location (as seen from the entrance), kennel, exercise yards, and grooming/care room. NOTE: JPG or PNG files recommended. High-resolution files may be too large to be accepted in this application. You can email additional images to [email protected]. Please include your kennel name in the subject line.

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Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 25 MB, Max. files: 6.

Additional Elements

*These fields are not required, but provide you with the opportunity to showcase additional wins, titles, accolades, and memberships.

National Specialty Wins

*List National Specialty wins (Year, Parent Club, Show Win)

Best in Show Wins

*List All-Breed Best in Show wins (Year, Kennel Club)

AKC/CKC Performance Titles

*List Registered Names of your dogs with suffix titles.

National Parent Club Awards

*List Awards (including, but not limited to Breeder of the Year, Register of Merit, Good Sportsmanship, etc.)

All-Breed Club Membership

By listing an all-breed club, you certify that you are an active member in good standing.

Testimonials

If you collect testimonials (Google Reviews, informal, etc.), please list them here citing the source(s).

Better Breeder Code of Ethics(Required)

View here: https://betterbreeder.org/better-breeder-code-of-ethics/

I have read and agree to abide by the Code of Ethics.

Program Terms and Conditions(Required)

View here: https://betterbreeder.org/terms-conditions-breeder-certification-program/

I agree to the program terms and conditions.

Certification of Information Accuracy(Required)

Providing fraudulent or misleading information is grounds for suspension or expulsion from the Better Breeder Institute’s Certification Program.

I certify that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Application Fee

Price:

Credit Card

Enter Cardholder Name and Card Number:

Cardholder Name

Card Details

Better Breeder Certification Application

Please provide the required information so our team can complete their review of your breeding program. You must upload the following files:

Certification Program Application

Your Personal Information

Breeding Program Information

Required Elements

File Submissions

Additional Elements

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