Good Breeder Community

The support you and your dogs deserve

We provide a secure platform for vetted breeders to connect with serious Good Dog buyers and access breeder education and legal support

Members of our community get free access to...

  • Committed applicants

    Connect with Good Dog buyers ready for a dog

  • Sample dog contracts

    For puppy sales, co-ownerships, stud dogs and guardian homes

  • Exclusive discounts

    Free access to Your Litter A to Z ($497 value) and other partner discounts

The leading experts are with us (and you)

Meet some of our advisors and partners.
Dr. Robert Hutchison, DVM
Dr. Hutchison, DVM

Director of Canine Reproduction, Animal Clinic Northview

Brian Greenfield, DVM
Dr. Greenfield, DVM

Veterinarian and Partner at Animal Clinic Northview

Chris Zink holding dog
Dr. Zink, DVM, PhD

Canine sports medicine and rehabilitation expert

Nate Ritter
Dr. Ritter, DVM

Veterinary Medical Director, Good Dog

  • More applicants come to me now that I’m a member of the Good Breeder community. I get more applicants from serious, potential clients than I did before.

    - Emily Schramm, Good Breeder, SS Australian Shepherds and Aussiedoodles

    Emily Schramm, Good Breeder, SS Australian Shepherds and Aussiedoodles
  • I love being a Good Dog member! They support breeders and prioritize canine health. Their education, discounts, scam protection, and meaningful partnerships with breed clubs continue to impress me. There's something for every breeder, regardless of breed or experience level.

    - D'Arcy Downs-Vollbracht, JD, Good Breeder, Fortune Farms

    D'Arcy Downs-Vollbracht, JD, Good Breeder, Fortune Farms
  • Good Dog not only vets breeders but also provides resources that breeders can use to grow, learn and share. The general population is catching on...the people who inquire with me on Good Dog are far more ready and far more educated.

    - Sonia Lopez, Good Breeder, Westminster Best of Breed Winner (2020), AKC Breeder of Merit

    Sonia Lopez, Good Breeder, Westminster Best of Breed Winner (2020), AKC Breeder of Merit
  • We enjoy being a member of the Good Dog community because of their passion for breeding education and advocacy. Good Dog is a high quality brand our puppy owners can trust.

    - Joni & Eddie Quezada, Good Breeder, Quirky Corgis

    Joni & Eddie Quezada, Good Breeder, Quirky Corgis
  • Good Dog helps Ruckerhill Jacks ensure that our pups go to great homes and helps provide education to those homes in addition to what we and The Jack Russell Terrier Club of America provide.

    - Don & Sheryl Gaskell, Good Breeder, Ruckerhill Jacks

    Don & Sheryl Gaskell, Good Breeder, Ruckerhill Jacks
  • Becoming a member of Good Dog was the best thing to happen to our program! Even as experienced breeders, the education, legal resources and litter management system Good Dog provides, give us the support we need for the future.

    - Alana & Kelly Curry, Good Breeder, Puppies Unleashed

    Alana & Kelly Curry, Good Breeder, Puppies Unleashed
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How to become a Good Breeder

Every breeder in our community is vetted. Here's how it works.

  • 1

    Sign up

    Complete our brief questionnaire.

  • 2

    Good Dog Review

    Our team will review your program.

  • 3

    Join our Community

    Get your certified badge and custom-designed profile.

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Focus on your dogs, let us help with the rest

Let's protect the fundamental right to breed together...

The future of the dog world depends on dog breeders. The right to breed is under attack and the only way we will be able to preserve that right is by joining forces. That's why our community welcomes all dog breeders who meet our Community Standards and comply with our Good Breeder Code of Ethics. By uniting together, we can change the conversation and finally give our dogs the world they deserve.

FAQs about Good Dog

  • Who are you?

    Good Dog is a team of dog lovers who want to help people find dogs in a...

  • How much does it cost to join Good Dog?

    It’s completely free to join Good Dog, and you cannot pay to join.

  • How does Good Dog make money?

    When you successfully place a puppy with a Good Dog buyer, Good Dog deducts 6.5%...

  • How do you protect the security of my personal information?

    We keep all of your information secure and never share it without your...

  • How do I place puppies on Good Dog?

    Good Breeders receive Good Dog applicants when they list a born or expected...

Still have questions?

Speak to one of our team members by giving us a call at 1-855-446-6336.

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