At BarkFriends, we believe that dogs bring out the best in people. They're companions, teachers, and family members—loyal through every season of life. They deserve a beginning that matches what they give to us: trust, care, and love.
In Europe, finding a responsibly bred dog is harder than it should be.
Each country has its own standards, regulations, and norms. Some are clear and enforceable, many are not. There's no single place to go if you're looking for an ethical breeder, and even experienced dog lovers often struggle to understand what questions to ask or what red flags to look for.
Meanwhile, unethical breeding operations continue to thrive in the gaps—fueled by outdated websites, lack of oversight, and overwhelmed systems that leave both breeders and buyers frustrated.
BarkFriends is building the first truly unified platform for ethical dog breeding in Europe.
Instead of relying on fragmented national standards, we hold all breeders on our platform to a single high standard—focused on health, welfare, transparency, and long-term care. Whether you're in Italy, France, Germany, or anywhere else in Europe, you'll know what to expect and what's expected of you.
We're creating a place where:
A dog's first eight weeks shape its entire life. The wrong start can lead to serious health, social, and behavioral issues—many of which only show up after it's too late. When buyers aren't sure where to look or how to choose, the system fails both sides.
By creating clarity and consistency across countries, BarkFriends gives good breeders a stronger platform and good owners the confidence to find the right dog, the right way.
We want to change the experience of getting a dog—from stressful and uncertain to thoughtful and informed.
Because when people and dogs are matched well, with care and intention, everything gets better: training is smoother, health outcomes improve, fewer dogs end up in shelters, and more families stay together for life.
We're here to make that outcome more common, more accessible, and more consistent—across Europe, and eventually, beyond.
Start your journey to finding the perfect companion today.
At BarkFriends, we believe that dogs bring out the best in people. They're companions, teachers, and family members—loyal through every season of life. They deserve a beginning that matches what they give to us: trust, care, and love.
In Europe, finding a responsibly bred dog is harder than it should be.
Each country has its own standards, regulations, and norms. Some are clear and enforceable, many are not. There's no single place to go if you're looking for an ethical breeder, and even experienced dog lovers often struggle to understand what questions to ask or what red flags to look for.
Meanwhile, unethical breeding operations continue to thrive in the gaps—fueled by outdated websites, lack of oversight, and overwhelmed systems that leave both breeders and buyers frustrated.
BarkFriends is building the first truly unified platform for ethical dog breeding in Europe.
Instead of relying on fragmented national standards, we hold all breeders on our platform to a single high standard—focused on health, welfare, transparency, and long-term care. Whether you're in Italy, France, Germany, or anywhere else in Europe, you'll know what to expect and what's expected of you.
We're creating a place where:
A dog's first eight weeks shape its entire life. The wrong start can lead to serious health, social, and behavioral issues—many of which only show up after it's too late. When buyers aren't sure where to look or how to choose, the system fails both sides.
By creating clarity and consistency across countries, BarkFriends gives good breeders a stronger platform and good owners the confidence to find the right dog, the right way.
We want to change the experience of getting a dog—from stressful and uncertain to thoughtful and informed.
Because when people and dogs are matched well, with care and intention, everything gets better: training is smoother, health outcomes improve, fewer dogs end up in shelters, and more families stay together for life.
We're here to make that outcome more common, more accessible, and more consistent—across Europe, and eventually, beyond.
Start your journey to finding the perfect companion today.