"We don't source dogs. We find the right dog for the right family."
Quality Dog Concierge
We help families find health-tested, ethically bred dogs from the world's most trusted breeders — so you can welcome your next family member with complete confidence.
The Reality in the UAE
Finding a healthy, ethically bred dog in the UAE is harder than it should be. The market is flooded with puppy mills — some with online shops and flash sales — and almost none of them meet the health testing standards taken for granted in Europe.
Most breeders here — even those who appear professional — are running commercial operations focused on volume, not health. Dogs are sold online, delivered to your doorstep, sometimes on discount. No ethical breeder ever puts puppies on sale. The parents are not health tested. The puppies are not properly socialised. They grow up on poor nutrition. And the consequences — joint problems, genetic disease, behavioural issues — show up years later, when you're already deeply attached.
In the UAE, health testing typically means one vet visit. A basic check. No OFA hip and elbow scores. No cardiac clearances. No eye certifications. No genetic screening. None of the certifications that responsible breeders in Europe treat as standard.
Rescue is a wonderful path — but it isn't the right one for every family. Some people need predictability in temperament, size, and health history. Wanting a purebred dog is a legitimate choice. You deserve a trustworthy way to make it.
Why This Matters
You will get attached. Deeply. This isn't a purchase — it's a relationship that will shape your daily life, your home, your family. And like any relationship that matters, the foundation it's built on determines everything that follows.
Health problems that stem from poor breeding don't just hurt your dog. They hurt you. The surgeries, the limitations, the shortened life — these are preventable. We source dogs whose parents have been cleared of hereditary conditions so that your dog has the best possible chance at a full, healthy life with you.
What Every Dog Comes With
Every dog we source meets a non-negotiable set of criteria. These aren't extras — they are the baseline for what ethical breeding actually looks like.
OFA hip and elbow scores, cardiac clearances, eye certifications, and breed-specific genetic screenings — not a vet visit. Proper documentation, every time.
Every dog comes with a verified pedigree and complete paperwork. You know exactly where your dog comes from, and so do we.
Good health and good temperament go together. Our breeders conduct proper temperament assessments to match the right individual dog to the right family.
From the very first weeks, puppies are exposed to car travel, different sounds, environments, and handling. They arrive already prepared for life with people.
The right nutrition from day one shapes everything — bone development, immune function, coat, cognition. Our breeders follow structured feeding protocols from birth.
We can tell you about the parents — their titles, their health results, their character. You're not buying blind. You're making an informed decision with full transparency.
"We don't source dogs. We find the right dog for the right family."
Breeds We Source
We source all breeds from vetted, reputable breeders across Europe and beyond. Below are the breeds most requested by families in the UAE — but if yours isn't listed, just ask. If the right breeder exists, we'll find them.
One of the most sought-after family dogs in the UAE. Our Golden Retrievers are sourced from European breeders with full hip, elbow and heart clearances — free of the hereditary conditions common in poorly bred lines.
Enquire About This BreedLabradors are loyal, adaptable and exceptional with children. We source only from breeders with full health panels — hip and elbow OFA scores, eye certifications and EIC/CNM genetic testing as standard.
Enquire About This BreedA working breed that demands working-breed standards. Our German Shepherds come from lines with full hip and elbow clearances, degenerative myelopathy screening and verified temperament evaluations.
Enquire About This BreedAn elegant, highly intelligent breed with exacting health requirements. We source Dobermanns with full cardiac clearances — DCM and vWD testing — plus hip and thyroid screenings. Temperament is everything in this breed.
Enquire About This BreedA powerful breed that deserves powerful breeding standards. Our Rottweilers are sourced with full hip and elbow clearances, cardiac testing and verified pedigrees from lines with stable, confident temperaments.
Enquire About This BreedStandard, Miniature or Toy — all sourced with full health panels including hip evaluations, progressive retinal atrophy testing and sebaceous adenitis screening. Exceptionally intelligent and well-suited to the UAE lifestyle.
Enquire About This BreedFrom Cocker to Cavalier to Springer — each Spaniel variety has its own health priorities. We source across the full Spaniel family, with breed-specific cardiac, eye and hip clearances from Europe's most respected kennels.
Enquire About This BreedOne of the most popular breeds in the region — and one of the most frequently bred badly. We source only from breeders prioritising respiratory health, with BOAS assessments and full genetic screening as standard.
Enquire About This BreedGentle, loyal and increasingly sought-after in the UAE — but almost impossible to find well-bred locally. We source Berners with full hip, elbow and cardiac clearances, and DM screening, from Swiss and German lines with proven longevity.
Enquire About This BreedElegant, sensitive and deeply bonded to their families. We source Italian Greyhounds with full cardiac clearances and patella evaluations from specialist European breeders who understand the nuances of this refined breed.
Enquire About This BreedOne of the most popular breeds in the region — and one of the most commonly sold by mills. Spinal health is everything in this breed. We source only from breeders with full IVDD screening and patella certifications, in both standard and miniature varieties.
Enquire About This BreedDon't See Your Breed?
If the right breeder exists, we'll find them. Tell us what you're looking for and we'll take it from there.
Get In TouchHow It Works
Reach out and tell us you're interested. No commitment, no pressure — just a conversation to start.
We go deep. Your lifestyle, your home, your family dynamics, your experience with dogs, what you want from this relationship. We take the time to understand you properly — because the right match depends on it.
Using our network of vetted, reputable breeders across Europe and beyond, we identify the right dog for your family. We present options with full transparency — health results, pedigree, temperament notes, parent background.
All paperwork, import permits, health certificates, airline logistics — handled entirely by us. You don't need to navigate any of it. We've done this many times.
Your dog arrives. At this point, you can take them home directly — or choose to leave them with us for a structured training program so they settle into your home even more smoothly.
We don't just hand over a dog. We walk you through everything — feeding, routine, training foundations, what to expect. You leave prepared, not overwhelmed.
We don't disappear after handover. We're here for questions, guidance, and support as your dog settles in and grows. This is a long relationship — for them and for us.
Who We Are
Custom Canines began with a dog. One that was rescued from a bad breeder and loved completely — and who spent years living with limitations that should never have existed. Joint problems, health issues, a shortened life. All of it preventable. All of it the direct result of where she came from.
That dog is the reason Custom Canines exists. Our core mission is simple: to support the breeders who do it right, and to make sure families everywhere have access to them.
Our team brings over 20 years of experience breeding and working with protection dogs — animals placed into high-stress environments where health and temperament aren't preferences, they're requirements. We know what a truly well-bred dog looks like from the inside out, and we've spent two decades building relationships with the breeders who meet that standard.
We started this because the gap here is real — and because we were tired of watching families end up with dogs from mills. Dogs that deserved better, and families that deserved the truth.
What Families Say
"Cali has been my heart dog from the moment he arrived. His temperament around my kids and my horses is everything — calm, gentle, completely trustworthy. And before he even got here, the updates from the breeder were incredible. I always knew exactly how he was doing."
Labrador — sourced from Austria
"I knew the breed I wanted could easily come with health issues, so I wanted to make sure to do it right. Thanks to the team at Custom Canines for helping me find a partner in life."
English Bulldog — sourced from the US
"The consultation alone was worth it. They talked us out of a breed that would have been completely wrong for our apartment and our schedule, and into one that has been an absolute dream. We trust the team at Custom Canines completely."
Miniature Schnauzer — sourced from Austria
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