How we list breeders
"Where to get a puppy" is an opaque, high-stakes decision — this page states plainly what PetNanny checks before a kennel appears in the directory, and what gets a kennel removed.
A listing here means a kennel met our checklist at the time we checked it — it is not a PetNanny endorsement, guarantee, or recommendation over any other breeder.
Registered kennel required
We only list kennels we can verify are registered with a recognized registry — the Lithuanian Kennel Club (LKD) for dogs, or FCI/FIFe for cats — checked against that registry's own public records, or the kennel's own site clearly stating real registration details. A website or a Facebook page selling puppies is not, on its own, enough to be listed.
No visible red flags at entry time
Before listing, we look for the same warning signs described on the directory page: multiple breeds or litters run as a volume business, unwillingness to show the kennel, high-pressure sales tactics, or prices far outside the breed's normal range. A kennel showing these signs isn't listed, even if technically registered.
Contactable and independently verifiable
A listed kennel has a real, ongoing presence — a website or social media account, not just a single classifieds post — so a buyer (or PetNanny) can actually reach them and check their history.
Health-testing practices disclosed
Every listing states, in the breeder's own words, what health testing the breeding animals go through. We don't invent or assume testing a breeder hasn't told us about.
Delisting policy
A kennel is removed if we find its registration lapsed, credible red flags emerge (from a buyer report or our own re-check), or we can no longer verify the details above. We don't wait for proof of harm — losing the benefit of the doubt is enough to come down.
Have a concern about a listed kennel? Contact us via the Safety Center