What does it mean to purchase a dog from a Canine Care Certified breeder?

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For consumers, the designation indicates that puppies and dogs raised by a Canine Care Certified breeder are raised under an independently audited program that ensures that specific health and welfare standards have been met. Dogs from certified breeders may be sold privately or commercially.

The program provides an added measure of assurance that certified breeders are attending to their dogs’ physical, genetic, and behavioral health, and are committed to continuously raising the bar on the standard of care and attention they offer to their dogs.