Every happy beginning starts with a trusted, vetted breeder
What sets our breeder standards apart
Breeders who work with us meet strict health,
safety, and care standards so you can find your
perfect puppy with confidence.
Healthy puppies
- Mandatory vaccination requirements
- Program of Veterinary Care signed by a licensed & accredited veterinarian
- Ongoing health monitoring & support
- Parent health screenings
Breeder program audit
- Onboarding and annual interview
- Maintain compliance with USDA and State licensing
- Comprehensive background check
- Online search of breeder
Breeder home audit
- Review of living environment photos and video
- Address verification
- In-person visits (when available)
Breeder support
- Knowledgeable staff to advise on best practices
- Regular check-ins
- Helpful resources for all aspects of breeding
Our breeder vetting process: step-by-step
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Application & background check
Before a breeder can list their puppies with Puppy Adoption Center, we conduct a comprehensive application and background screening. This includes verifying licenses, reviewing their home or kennel environment, confirming a veterinarian-approved care program, and assessing their breeding history, health testing, vaccination schedules, socialization practices, and living conditions. We also conduct a comprehensive background check on every breeder to verify their identity and ensure they have no history of animal-related charges or violations.
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Continuous compliance monitoring
We maintain an ongoing partnership with our breeders through routine check-ins, performance tracking, and compliance reviews. If any breeder fails to meet our expectations, we work with them to resolve the issue or if necessary, suspend or end the relationship to protect the well-being of the puppies and families we serve.
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Breeder training & onboarding
Every breeder goes through a structured onboarding process that provides education and resources on best breeding, care, and welfare practices. Our goal is to help every breeder succeed while maintaining the highest standards of care.
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Continuous compliance monitoring
We maintain an ongoing partnership with our breeders through routine check-ins, performance tracking, and compliance reviews. If any breeder fails to meet our expectations, we work with them to resolve the issue or if necessary, suspend or end the relationship to protect the well-being of the puppies and families we serve.
Our breeder vetting process: step-by-step
Health commitment
Every puppy comes with a comprehensive 10-year health commitment, offering families peace of mind and long-term support.
Licensed and regulated
We work exclusively with breeders who are compliant with licensing and meet or exceed all federal and state requirements.
Science-based oversight
Our Scientific Advisory Board, made up of veterinarians and animal welfare experts, continuously reviews and refines our health standards to reflect the latest in veterinary science.
Proactive health tracking
Every reported health concern is carefully reviewed and addressed with breeders and veterinarians.
Data-driven insights
Our team provides health trend feedback to promote prevention, continuous improvement, and responsible breeding.
Protecting puppies through advocacy & anti-scam action
We actively monitor legislation, fight online puppy scams, and work closely with decision makers on Capitol Hill to protect families and responsible U.S. breeders. Our team reviews health concerns to spot trends early, works with breeders and veterinarians to ensure best practices, and supports only those consistently raising healthy, well-socialized puppies. If you encounter a potential pet scam, please let us know at +1(360) 623-2806.
