“ We believe that every dog deserves a good home. Therefore, our goal is to ensure that good dogs always end up with good people—from responsible breeders and reputable shelters to caring dog owners..”
- Nikolaus & Sufyan, Founders of HonestDog
About Us
For us, dogs are more than just pets. They are our most loyal companions, family members, and best friends. However, the system in which you find these four paws is broken. The ease with which dogs can be sold online nowadays makes the problem increasingly worse and more uncontrollable. How can you know which seller to trust? We founded HonestDog to change that. HonestDog makes it easy to get dogs from responsible breeders who care about the well-being of the dogs. We support and advise you every step of the way before, during, and after the purchase of your dream dog. Additionally, we provide reputable breeders and shelters the opportunity to place their dogs in good homes.
Founded
2022
Satisfied Customers
25,000+
Breeders
2,000+
Dog Breeds
120+
Customer Support
24/7
Our Goals
HonestDog envisions a world where all dogs are born with care and love and end up with the right people from the start. So that no dog ends up in a shelter.
Our StandardsTransparency Guarantee
We offer transparency in dog placement by providing detailed information about breeders, their practices, health checks, and genetic test results in an easy-to-understand format to ensure that buyers can make informed decisions.
Responsible Breeding
HonestDog emphasizes responsible breeding practices and ensures that all breeders meet strict criteria, including health checks and genetic tests for parent animals, so you don't have to worry about encountering unethical breeders or puppy mills.
Trust and Verification
HonestDog verifies all breeders and fosters a trustworthy community where information is reliable and secure, setting a new standard for trustworthiness in dog placement.
Time Saving and Comfort
By presenting reputable breeders and providing comprehensive information, HonestDog saves puppy seekers the time they would otherwise spend searching for and vetting breeders.
The Team
Sufyan Osamah
Founder
Favorite Dog Breed
German Shepherd
Nikolaus Ridder
Founder
Favorite Dog Breed
Toller
Marion Pepper
Dog Expert
Favorite Dog Breed
Mixed Breeds
Wei-Shun Shing
Marketing
Favorite Dog Breed
Akita Inu
HonestDog Background
Our Story: How and Why We Started
1. Inspiration
HonestDog was founded by Nikolaus and Sufyan, two lifelong animal lovers who share a common passion for animal welfare. They wanted to address the issues of unethical breeding practices and the lack of transparency in pet adoption. In a small town near Vienna, they met and had the idea to transform the pet industry.
2. Kickoff
Driven by their vision, Nikolaus and Sufyan set out to develop a solution. After months of research, collaboration with industry experts, and relentless effort, it was time: HonestDog was born—a platform based on the principles of transparency, responsibility, and compassion.
3. Vision
Today, HonestDog continues to grow and evolve, always guided by the mission to promote responsible animal care, ethical breeding practices, and the well-being of every dog that finds its home through the platform. With a rigorous breeder selection process and a user-friendly interface for seekers, HonestDog sets new standards in pet adoption, ensuring that every dog finds its perfect match in a loving home.
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Shaping the Future of Pets
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