Best friends made here

Connect directly with good breeders, shelters and rescues to find the dog of your dreams.

Explore breeds

Cuddly companions

These fluffy, soft and oh-so-lovable breeds make for ideal best friends.

Good with families

These dogs have the potential to be wonderful companions for your whole family with the right training.

Great for allergy sufferers

While no dog is completely hypoallergenic, these breeds shed less hair and dander, meaning fewer sneezes.

We screen every member of our community for quality and make their practices transparent.

Why it’s important.

Members of our community prioritize the well-being of their dogs above all else. Good Breeders are passionate about the health of their dogs, providing necessary care to give them the best chance at a long and healthy life.

Our partners do their best to make sure their dogs comfortably transition into your home. From playing with enrichment toys to proper socialization, they work hard to ensure each dog has a shot at a well-adjusted life.

Irresponsible sources lead to inhumane treatment of dogs. Together, we can put an end to irresponsible practices, and give all dogs the happy, healthy, belly rub-filled lives they deserve.

Meet a few of our breeders

Hi, I’m Kelly Cooke from Out West Aussies.

We live on a big farm in South West Montana and love to spend the days outside, running around with our dogs. All my adults are extensively health tested and bred for temperament and structure. My dogs can be happy anywhere – in the show ring at home or on the couch.

Health tests I do on my dogs:
  • Hips

  • Eyes

  • Genetics

Hi, I’m Krystal Heath from Liberty Golden Retrievers.

We believe in raising show quality puppies for companion pet homes. Our dogs are part of our family. They hike with us, play with us, and yes, oftentimes even sleep on our beds. They love to give love and be loved. They are exactly what we hoped our goldens would be - the perfect family dogs...

Health tests I do on my dogs:
  • Hips

  • Elbows

  • Eyes

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Hi, I’m Jill Dentel from Sunrise Miniature American Shepherds.

As a veterinarian, health is a priority for me in any litter that I breed. My Miniature American Shepherds receive all of the recommended health testing (and more) to ensure that I produce the healthiest puppies possible for the families that trust me to raise their new companion.

Health tests I do on my dogs:
  • Hips

  • Elbows

  • Eyes

  • Genetics

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Good Dog in the press

  • The pet adoption market looks cute from the outside—cuddly mutts looking for homes, eager parents seeking a new family member. But there’s a darker side to it: so-called “puppy mills” [ . . . ] Good Dog can help ensure that buyers are only choosing from upstanding ones.

  • Good Dog aims to connect people with the breed that best suits them, while avoiding support of puppy mills and storefront pet shops.

  • [Good Dog] helps people find the right four-footed addition for their family, by connecting them with reputable breeders, shelters and rescue groups.

  • Good Dog vets dog breeders and rescue shelters for the consumer, only showing reliable and screened results.

  • The news of a puppy laundering ring illegally selling bred designer pups as rescue dogs in a New Jersey shelter this past spring made him wary about where his four-legged friend came from. ‘More than anything else, Good Dog was peace of mind. I didn’t realize how corrupt this world is.’

  • If you've recently decided to get a dog, you're in luck … Good Dog aims to help owners find sources for new pets that are healthy, humane, and trusted among the community.

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