Find a breeder who has nothing to hide.

Every breeder in the directory is a live kennel profile — the owner is a registered BreedTools breeder who maintains their dogs, litters, health records, and puppy availability inside the platform. Profiles auto-refresh as the kennel logs new data, so nothing goes stale.

Registration varies. Each breeder profile shows any kennel club memberships, CHIC-recommended health test coverage per breed, and the kennel's years of experience. Ask the breeder directly about individual puppy registration paperwork.

Each breeder profile has contact links (email, phone, website, social) and a direct application form for available puppies. Applications land in the breeder's buyer pipeline — they respond via email, usually within a few days.

BreedTools tracks OFA and CHIC-recommended test results per breed — hips, elbows, eyes, cardiac, breed-specific DNA panels. Profile badges show what percentage of breed-required tests the kennel has completed across their breeding dogs. Always verify specific results on ofa.org.

No. BreedTools is a directory of hobby and commercial dog breeders. For rescue adoption, visit a breed-specific rescue or local shelter. We always recommend adopting first if breed-specific needs allow it.

Yes — we strongly recommend it. A good breeder welcomes in-person visits so you can meet the dam, see the whelping setup, and assess socialization. Many breeders browse by state filter so buyers can find a kennel within driving distance.