Find verified dog breeders
Real health testing. Real pedigrees. Real breeding history. The breeders on BreederHQ publish their programs from inside the same platform they use to manage them. What you see is grounded in actual records, not a self-written profile.
Every breeder profile is published from the same software they use to manage their program, not a self-written ad.
What "verified" actually means
Identity verified
Government-issued ID is on file. The Verified badge means identity AND program documentation has been reviewed. Accredited means full standards compliance review.
Health testing on file
Health Tested badge requires real documentation: OFA hips/elbows, PennHIP, Embark genetic panels, breed-specific clearances. Not a self-attestation.
Earned, not bought
Quick Responder is auto-granted from real response times. Experienced is auto-granted at 5+ placements. Breeders cannot purchase any badge.
What you can see on a dog breeder profile
- Health testing results: OFA scores, PennHIP, Embark panels, breed-specific clearances. Available by parent dog when the breeder has uploaded them.
- Pedigrees with COI: multi-generation pedigree trees with coefficient of inbreeding calculation per pairing.
- Breeding history: past litters, current pregnancies, upcoming planned breedings, and waitlist status.
- Titles and achievements: conformation, performance, working titles on parents and offspring.
- Photos and program story: gallery, what makes the program distinctive, who the breeder is.
- Contracts and guarantees: health guarantee terms, return policies, contract templates the breeder uses.
How to evaluate the dog breeders you find
How to Evaluate Breeders
The questions to ask, what separates responsible breeders from the rest.
Understanding Health Testing
Why it matters, which tests are important, how to interpret results.
Red Flags to Avoid
Warning signs of irresponsible practices and how to protect yourself.
Contracts and Agreements
What should be in your purchase contract, and what should not.
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