Registration and support with real standards — grounded in practical breeding realities and meaningful testing. Designed around how companion dog breeders actually operate.
The Companion Dog Project is for breeders who:
Join the community, meet the standards, and register your dogs and litters within a structured, transparent system.
Your application includes a conversation — a chance to make sure it's a good fit on both sides.
Agree to our ethics and husbandry standards — grounded in current research, shaped by breeders doing the work.
All litters by CDP members must be registered with a recognized registry — CDR, AKC, IWR, GANA, WALA, or ALAA.
At least 1 of every 2 CDR-registered litters must meet Verified Litter standards — including full health testing on both parents.
Create or join a project to set individualized standards for your breed or mix.
You control what's visible. Dogs can be hidden from public view. Outside studs or non-member dogs can be added as unregistered parents for litter registration — including Verified Litters — as long as identity can be confirmed.
* Invite Codes — Invite a breeder you're working with to join CDP through a fast-tracked application. As long as they meet CDP standards, they get 60 days of free membership to register their dog and record the litter. If the litter earns a health badge (both parents health-tested), it's eligible for a puppy listing. This is especially useful for stud owners whose litters must all be registered — invite codes make it easy to support dam owners you're working with and keep track of health data on your puppies.
† Referral Codes — Invite someone you'd like to see join CDP. When they sign up for an annual membership using your referral code, you both receive 25% off your annual membership.
Visibility Criteria — At the Basic, Pro or Network level, once your first verified litter is planned in the litter planner or registered, you unlock full visibility: a verified member badge, public litter listings, and a custom breeder profile.
We welcome breeders from a wide range of backgrounds and program types. We especially encourage breeders interested in collaborating with others — our project framework is designed to make that easier and more productive.
Your application includes a conversation — a chance to get to know each other, make sure it's a good fit, and answer any questions you have. We'd love to talk.