BreedersNearby

Find dog breeders near you

14,886 breeders of 189 breeds in every US state, with phone, website, reviews and a map. No puppies for sale here and no paid placements: just who is near you and what to check.

Before you call any breeder

  1. Health results for both parents. Good breeders test the parents for the health problems common in the breed (hips, eyes, heart, DNA tests) and show you the paperwork. The breed club lists the tests that matter.
  2. See the mother with the litter, in person or on a live video call, not only photos.
  3. A real breeder asks you questions about your home and schedule, and often has a waitlist.
  4. Never wire money or pay with gift cards or crypto before you have seen the puppy. That is how most puppy scams work.

Avoid puppy scams

Most puppy scams follow the same script: a low price, a seller who cannot meet, and a payment you cannot reverse. We flag listings where details do not add up.

How to spot a puppy scam