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Ana M.
Verified owner · Feb. 2026
Madison was a dream. She was quick to reply to my questions and offered so much info. We were searching for a Cavapoo puppy and her info popped up on my Good Dog feed. Man was that luck! The...
MJ
Raised by Madison J.
of Doodles of Central Texas
Emily O.
Verified owner · Feb. 2026
Bailey was the absolute best! Before she allowed anyone to reserve a puppy, she took time to get to know you and make sure the puppies were going to a good home. We are so happy to have brought home a...
Raised by Bailey R.
of Western Weens
Tasha F.
Verified owner · Feb. 2026
Losing our beloved Yorkie-Maltese, last June, threw my husband and I into a deep depression that we will never be fully recovered from. Now I purposely started my story by sharing our sadness, and...
Raised by Teresa D.
of Yorkie’s Klassie Kreations
Bryan A.
Verified owner · Feb. 2026
Sydney was amazing!!!!!! She went above and beyond to get us our new puppy! ...
Raised by Sydney S.
of Rafter CS Labradors
Abby W.
Verified owner · Feb. 2026
Jennifer was so incredible with getting my baby boy Winnie! I’ve had him for a week now, and I could not be more overjoyed. He immediately took to the puppy pads, doesn’t cry at all through the night...
Raised by Jennifer T.
of Naples Tiny Dogs
Stephanie K.
Verified owner · Feb. 2026
Roxsana was AH MAZING. Her puppies are extremely cared for and loved. I reached out with a bunch of questions on the puppies and asked to receive photos and videos and Roxsana didn’t even hesitate. I...
Raised by Roxsana
of It’s a Shih Tzu world
Jennifer H.
Verified owner · Feb. 2026
Our experience with Wendy was excellent. She very responsive to all of our questions and arranged to met us part way for pick up. Luna (formerly knowns as Licorice) is the love of our lives. She was...
Raised by Wendy L.
of Snow Pond Farm
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George B.
Verified owner · Feb. 2026
Kylie was wonderful to work with. Completely honest and trustworthy....
Raised by Kylie T.
of J&K Kennels
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Raona M.
Verified owner · Feb. 2026
Shawna was an absolute dream when it came to getting our little Ruby home! She made getting the whole process so easy! She was so responsive, even when I felt I was being a bother to her she never...
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Raised by Shawna D.
of Baker County Goldendoodles
Matthew N.
Verified owner · Feb. 2026
Ashtin was great! I am very happy with Boone! His is very smart and everything she described to me! Thank you!
Raised by Ashtin M.
of Pecan Grove Pups
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Jeannie B.
Verified owner · Feb. 2026
Kristin is an awesome breeder. I got a Pomeranian from her and what a cutie. We kept in touch and she kept sending me videos and photos of the little girl that I chose and her name is Charly. She...
Raised by Kristan C.
of Jazzi’s Poms
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Valentina B.
Verified owner · Feb. 2026
We got a Bernedoodle from Split Mountain Doodles and she is just a perfect little thing. Melissa was so easy to work with through out the entire process. She sent updates often until the day we got...
Raised by Melissa T.
of Split Mountain Doodles
James R.
Verified owner · Feb. 2026
Nicole was great to work with. When I saw girl 3’s photo, I feel in love with her. I just followed the procedure through good dog. Nicole answered any questions I had. The pick of my new puppy went...
Raised by Nicole S.
of Iowadoodles2love
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Erin P.
Verified owner · Feb. 2026
Tonia was amazing to work with. I fell in love with the pics of the puppies. I originally only planned on purchasing one but ended up purchasing two!!! Cocoa and Indigo were delivered today and they...
Raised by Tonia R.
of Tonia's Pomeranians
Monica H.
Verified owner · Feb. 2026
Sandra was wonderful in this process. I really appreciate the good care that she gave my puppy for his first 8 weeks of life. Sandra was very helpful with answering all my questions and also flexible...
Raised by Sandra M.
of Missouri. Cavaliers
Daniel L.
Verified owner · Feb. 2026
Scarlett got us a great Samoyed and he really has been such a ball of joy! We couldn’t be happier with all the help and effort getting him to us. He was a single litter pup and really has been...
Raised by Scarlett L.
of High Lonesome
Chelsea A.
Verified owner · Feb. 2026
We had the absolute best experience with Marcia from start to finish. She answered every single question I had (and I had a lot!) with patience and honesty. They truly care about their dogs and making...
Raised by Marcia C.
of Happy Tails Kennel
Tia E.
Verified owner · Feb. 2026
Maggie was wonderful from the start! Super communicative and happily answered all my questions. I so appreciate all the care she puts into her puppies. Our girl Cass is so perfect! We’ve had her now...
Raised by Maggie N.
of Doxies in Wonderland
Theresa Y.
Verified owner · Feb. 2026
I wanted to share some photos of our little girl and let you know how shes doing. Lucy (alina) will be turning a year old already on 3-2-26. She has brought so much love and laughter to me and my...
Raised by Gabriel and Ally K.
of Happy Hounds and More🐾
Melissa H.
Verified owner · Feb. 2026
Sara was great to work with! She was very informative and easy to communicate with. She shared so many pictures and videos, which made us feel like we were very involved already before we got to get...
Raised by Sara G.
of Nicara kennel

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Our community standards are crafted with the guidance of leading experts in canine reproductive health and outlined in our Good Breeder Code of Ethics. These standards are grounded in evidence-based research and backed by science, reflecting our commitment to ethical breeding practices and making it easy for buyers to connect with reputable breeders.

While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to assessing breeding practices, our rigorous certification process verifies that every Good Dog breeder meets or exceeds our community standards before earning certification. These standards ensure breeders prioritize the mental and behavioral health of their dogs while providing the necessary support for new puppy owners. Learn more about our community standards.

Every breeder in our community is thoroughly vetted by our in-house screening team to ensure they meet or exceed the community standards outlined in our Good Breeder Code of Ethics. We ensure each breeder meets or exceeds our criteria for:
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Each of these elements is rigorously screened before a breeder receives a certification from Good Dog. Learn more about our screening process.

We encourage buyers to research and find the right reputable breeder for them, but our thorough screening process adds an extra layer of security and peace of mind.

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Health testing is a key part of our screening process. Our dedicated team reviews the health tests breeders perform on their dogs to ensure they meet or exceed breed-specific health testing requirements. To promote transparency, breeders can share health testing documentation on their Good Dog profiles, allowing buyers to access these records directly under the "Moms and Dads" section when viewing a specific dog. Learn more about our approach to health testing.

Our community standards for health testing were developed with the guidance of leading reproductive experts, veterinary professionals, and breed specialists. These standards are tailored to address the unique history and health concerns of each breed.

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Getting a puppy on Good Dog works differently—you communicate directly with your breeder through our secure messaging system, receive regular updates, and develop a partnership. Our rigorous screening and secure processes ensure peace of mind every step of the way. For your protection, all payments go through our secure system, backed by Good Dog Payment Protection. Good Dog Payment Protection ensures a safe process for both you and your breeder, and if anything goes wrong during or after the process, our Care Team is here to help resolve any issues.