Breeding Category
Ethical Breeder of the Year Award
Award presented to breeders who develop breeding programs based on animal welfare, genetic health, ethical reproductive management, early socialization, environmental quality, and respectful care of breeding animals and neonates.
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Small Breed Breeder Excellence Award
Recognition dedicated to breeders specialized in small breeds who demonstrate exceptional standards of welfare, responsible breeding, emotional stability, socialization, and quality of life for their animals.
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Medium Breed Breeder Excellence Award
Award intended for breeders of medium-sized breeds who develop responsible breeding programs compatible with advanced standards of animal welfare, ethical management, and emotional wellbeing.
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Large Breed Breeder Excellence Award
Recognition presented to breeders of large breeds who implement advanced reproductive management systems, welfare-oriented socialization protocols, environmental adaptation, and high-quality standards throughout all stages of development.
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Emotional Support Dog Excellence Award
Award dedicated to emotional support dogs that demonstrate exceptional emotional stability, social adaptability, positive behavioral contribution, and the ability to provide meaningful psychological support and improved quality of life to the individuals with whom they live or work. Particular importance is placed on the animal’s welfare, emotional balance, and the quality of the human-animal relationship…
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Emotional Support Dog Breeder Excellence Award
Recognition presented to breeders specialized in emotional support dogs who develop selection and socialization programs focused on emotional stability, adaptability, social sensitivity, behavioral balance, and psychological wellbeing for both the animals and the people who benefit from these programs.
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Therapy Dog Breeder Excellence Award
Award intended for breeders who develop breeding lines specifically oriented toward therapy dogs, prioritizing balanced temperament, emotional sensitivity, social tolerance, calm behavior, and the ability to interact safely and positively within therapeutic, educational, healthcare, or assistance environments.
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Recognition dedicated to breeders specialized in dogs intended for family life and child companionship. Particular value is placed on breeding programs focused on emotional stability, ethical early socialization, fear reduction, adaptability, and temperament selection compatible with safe and balanced coexistence with children.
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Award presented to breeders who develop programs focused on companion dogs for elderly individuals, prioritizing emotional wellbeing, calm temperament, adaptability, ease of handling, emotional connection, and the ability to create safe and positive relationships within therapeutic and emotional support environments for senior populations.
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The Animal Welfare & Excellence Awards recognise professionals and institutions across the animal world.