Why it matters
Anyone can say their dog is KC-registered and health-tested. The problem for responsible breeders has always been proving it — and for buyers, knowing who to believe.
Breed Right closes that gap. Every stud and litter is checked before it goes live, and the results are shown openly on the profile. If we can't verify a claim, we don't display the badge. Simple as that.
The process
When a dog is added, it passes through these checks before any "Verified" badge appears.
We confirm the dog's KC registration number against the Kennel Club's records — matching name, breed and ownership — the moment a profile is created.
Hip, elbow, eye and DNA results are pulled automatically from the Kennel Club Health Test Results Finder and matched to the dog and its sire/dam.
Anything that can't be matched automatically is checked by our team against uploaded certificates before the badge is granted. Real eyes, every time.
Reading a profile
The dog's KC registration has been confirmed against Kennel Club records. The foundation of every verified profile.
Verified health-test results (hips, elbows, eyes and/or DNA) are recorded and shown on the profile, with the test date.
The dog has been submitted and is awaiting a manual review. Profiles stay clearly marked until the check is complete.
Health testing
Exactly which tests matter varies by breed — here are the most common.
BVA/KC hip scoring — lower is better. We show the score against the breed median.
Elbow dysplasia grade (0–3). A grade of 0 is ideal for breeding.
Current BVA/KC/ISDS eye certificate — checked for date as well as result.
Breed-specific DNA results (e.g. PRA, ICT, EIC) shown as Clear, Carrier or Affected.
Being transparent
Registration confirmed and any health results matched. The badge is shown and the profile is searchable.
Awaiting manual review. The profile is visible but clearly marked as not yet verified.
We couldn't confirm the registration or results. No badge is shown, and we let the owner know what's needed.
For breeders
Enter the KC registration number, breed and details, and upload a few photos.
Our automated checks run instantly; anything outstanding goes to our review team.
Once confirmed, your KC Verified badge appears and breeders can find and contact you.
Questions
Yes — verification is included on every plan, even the free Starter plan. You're never charged to prove your dog is registered and health-tested.
Upload your certificates and our team will verify them manually. Once the KC records update, the automated check takes over.
Automated checks are instant. Manual reviews are usually completed within one working day.
Yes. If results expire (like an eye certificate) or a concern is upheld, the relevant badge is removed until it's put right.
Browse verified studs, or list your own dog and earn your KC Verified badge.