The Companion Dog Project sets the standard for excellence in the breeding of dogs whose purpose is to be a companion for humans. We work to improve access to ethically sourced, behaviorally and physically sound dogs for everyone who seeks to share their life with a canine friend.
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Our Approach to breeding is different than many traditional kennel clubs. Taking guidance from the fields of ethology, veterinary science, canine behavior, and genetics, we have designed ethical standards for husbandry and a breeding strategy specifically targeted at creating the healthy, resilient, functional pet dogs of the future. Rather than focusing on a specific breed, our focus is on breeding dogs with exceptional health and behavior, regardless of appearance.
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The Companion Dog Registry (CDR) is our pedigree registry. We support visionary, non-traditional breeders, breed clubs and co-ops, in their effort to continually evaluate results and improve practices. In partnership with the Functional Dog Collaborative we are participating in research to develop best pr
