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Responsible breeders are hard to find.

We connect responsible breeders with serious buyers.

The Companimal standard

Every breeder on Companimal is verified by a human, not an algorithm.

Before a litter goes live we video-call the breeder, ask to see the mother with her puppies, and check the licences, registrations, and health screening behind the names. Where evidence isn’t possible, we say so plainly on the listing.

Read the standards we hold every breeder to — and the things we don’t pretend to check.

Our methodology
Four ways a dog finds a home

Not every good dog comes from a kennel licence.

We list four kinds of seller, each held to a different bar. Each tile below explains what we expect from people in that group — and what we ask you to expect.

Husky portrait, home setting, soft light

Licensed Breeders

Council-licensed kennels with checked premises and KC-registered lines.

A young dog sitting with a soft toy in a quiet room

Hobby Breeders

Small, home-raised litters from people who breed for love, not volume.

An adult beagle outdoors

Rehoming

Adult dogs whose first family can no longer keep them. Often the best dogs.

A small rescue dog in a warm-toned studio setting

Rescues & Charities

Registered UK charities matched against the Charity Commission register.

Currently on Companimal

Litters we've looked at, this week.

Six to twelve litters chosen by our standards team. No paid placement, no boost slots. If a litter is here, we've spoken to the breeder.

Read before you reach out

Know more than the listing tells you.

Plain-English puppy advice and the most thoroughly sourced dog statistics in the UK. Written so you arrive at a breeder's door with better questions.

Puppy Advice

All puppy adviceSee all
How to toilet train a puppy: a step-by-step UK guide

Featured · 13 min read · 7 July 2026

How to toilet train a puppy: a step-by-step UK guide

How long it really takes, pads versus garden, getting through the nights, training in a flat, and what to do when it all goes backwards.

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Night-time trainingLiving in a flatWhen it goes backwards

The Dog Data Library

All statisticsSee all

UK Dog Ownership Statistics 2026: Between 10.2 and 15.5 Million Dogs

10.2m 15.5m

dogs live in the UK. The big surveys disagree by more than five million, and we show you why.

Compiled from 51 sources · 2026 edition

Why do the estimates differ?Where do UK dogs come from?Pedigrees or crossbreeds?
Read the full statistics
Crossbreed and Designer Dog Statistics UK 2026: Between 14% and 42% of Dogs Are CrossbreedsRising and Declining Dog Breeds UK 2026: Ten Years of Kennel Club Data
A husky at home with their breeder, in natural light

For breeders

The marketplace good breeders asked for.

A small marketplace for the kind of breeder who cares where their dogs end up. List a litter, set your own terms, and answer enquiries from people who’ve read your contract before they message you.

List a litter How vetting works

  • Verified by a human, not an algorithm.

  • The long contract, not the quick sale.

  • Four paths, one standard.

An index

Every breed, every county — findable.

Organised by Kennel Club group and UK region. Tap a breed or place to see every available listing.

i.

Gundog

Bred to find, flush, and retrieve.

ii.

Hound

Sight and scent, built for the chase.

iii.

Terrier

Small, bright, made for work.

iv.

Working

Strong, steady, guardian by nature.

v.

Pastoral

Born to herd and to guard.

vi.

Toy

Companion-bred, palace to parlour.

vii.

Utility

Everything else, and proudly so.

viii.

Crossbreed

The best of both, on purpose.

i.

London & the South East

The capital and the Home Counties.

ii.

The South West

Coast, countryside, and cathedral cities.

iii.

The Midlands

England’s industrial and rural heart.

iv.

The North

From the Dales to the Borders.

v.

East Anglia

Flat, wide, and full of character.

vi.

Wales

Valleys, coastline, and market towns.

vii.

Scotland

Edinburgh, Glasgow, and the Highlands.

viii.

Northern Ireland

Belfast and beyond.

Counts are live and refresh hourly. Breed groups follow The Kennel Club classification.

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