A better way to find your dog

Connect with ethical breeders, shelters, and rescues, and begin this chapter with confidence.

Over 250,000 families have found their dog through Good Dog.

One safe place to start

Explore thousands of trusted breeders, shelters, and rescues across 300+ breeds.

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Why Good Dog is different

We bring trusted breeders, shelters, and rescues together in one place, so finding your dog is safer and simpler.

Our standards & screening

Finding your dog should feel good from the start

Here’s how it works on Good Dog.

Finding the right dog starts with knowing who to trust. That’s why we’ve reviewed more than 175,000 programs nationwide, accepting only 1 in 5 into the Good Dog network. Search confidently in one place and filter by what matters most.

See how your future dog is raised

Good Dog breeders share how they raise their dogs, so you can get to know them and their practices.

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Stories from Good Dog families

Hear how families found their dog safely and confidently.


Learn about popular breeds

Expert insights from our breeders, breed experts, and veterinary specialists.

Are you a responsible breeder?

Join our network of trusted breeders committed to responsible practices. Connect with high-quality families looking for responsibly raised dogs, and get the support you need to focus on raising healthy litters.

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Are you a shelter or rescue?

Join our trusted network of shelters and rescues. Showcase your dogs and organization, share what makes them special, and reach more people looking to adopt responsibly.

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