Ethical breeders
Find a verified breeder
If you want a particular breed from a puppy, the safest path is an ANKC-affiliated ethical breeder — code-of-ethics bound, health-tested, and traceable. Every registry below is an official state or national kennel body.
Official breeder registries
(8)Dogs ACT
ACT Canine Association — registered pedigree breeders in Canberra region.
Dogs NSW
Official ANKC-affiliated registry for NSW. Search 3,000+ registered ethical breeders by breed.
Dogs Queensland
QLD's ANKC state body. Every listed breeder must comply with the CCCQ Code of Ethics.
Dogs SA
South Australia's kennel control council — ethical breeder search.
Dogs Tasmania
TAS Kennel Control Council's official breeder finder.
Dogs Victoria
Victoria's peak canine body — code-of-ethics-bound member breeders.
Dogs West
The Canine Association of WA. Registered breeders across every ANKC breed.
Dogs Australia (ANKC)
The national kennel body. Search ANKC-registered ethical breeders Australia-wide by breed.
⚠️ Avoid Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace, and puppy farms. Every ANKC-registered breeder above is bound by a formal Code of Ethics with health-testing requirements.