What is Good Dog’s policy on posting litters to your Good Dog Profile?

At Good Dog, we value our relationships with our Good Dog Breeders and we prioritize trusted and transparent communications between you and your puppy buyers. As you know, when breeders join our community, we look at things like breeding practices, health testing, preventative care and living environment during our screening process. When puppies are not owned by you or they are whelped and raised outside of your home, we have little visibility into their care and the environment they are born into. In these scenarios, Good Dog does not permit such puppies to be listed for sale on Good Dog Breeders’ Profile Pages, because understanding the care and environment of puppies has always been and continues to be a core component of Good Dog’s Community Standards. 

What does this policy mean for me?

In general, this policy will affect the listing of puppies that are not owned by you or are whelped and raised out of your home. This includes:

• puppies imported from another city, state or country (even if you own the parent dog)
• puppies not owned by you (e.g. owned by a friend)
• puppies from a dog you co-own that did not whelp in your care
• puppies purchased by you and you do not own the bitch

Good Dog Health Tip:

Transporting dogs when they are pregnant can be a source of maternal stress, which has been associated with puppy mortality, low birth weight, and even preterm births. Learn more about preventing and reducing stress here!

Still have questions?

We understand that every situation is different and we are always here to help. If you have any questions about how this policy applies to your individual circumstances, we are happy to chat. Simply reach out to your dedicated Good Dog Specialist or email us at breederteam@gooddog.com anytime!

Last modified: November 18th, 2021