Pawthenticity is a free, public online registry where dog owners can record their pup’s birth details, breeder information, and — if desired — DNA test results. Our mission is to promote transparency, encourage responsible breeding, and give future dog owners access to honest, trustworthy information.

Animal shelters nationwide face overcrowding and are forced to euthanize hundreds of thousands of dogs each year. While adoption and shelter-focused efforts are essential, they don’t address the root cause: irresponsible and unregulated breeding. That’s where Pawthenticity comes in — to shine a light on our breeder friends!

No. Pawthenticity is always free to use — for owners, breeders, and anyone searching the registry.

- Create a record of a breeder and the health of their pups
- Support transparency in the dog world
- Give prospective dog owners a resource to find responsible breeders
- Help expose unethical breeding practices that harm dogs
- Showcase the many responsible breeders we know and love!

- Your dog’s breed and date of birth
- Notes about your dog’s health or temperament
- DNA test results (optional)
- The breeder’s name, email, phone, TikTok, Venmo, and more
- Pickup date & location

Yes! We do not require your personal identity to be public. Submissions are kept as anonymous as possible while still ensuring the accuracy and value of the information.

No. Pawthenticity is not a breeder advertising platform. We do not rank, promote, or hide breeders based on payment or influence. All breeder information in the registry comes from real dog owners.

We hope so — over time. By making breeder information public and easy to search, Pawthenticity helps buyers avoid unethical breeders and gives law enforcement organized data to investigate suspicious activity.

We are an independent, dog-loving nonprofit project. We are not breeders or sellers. We are just normal people coming together to stop the bullshit and improve dog welfare.