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 meets verified criteria, 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 Pro and 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.