Tried & True Tails is a personalized dog matching consultant service dedicated to helping individuals and families find the right canine companion through breed recommendations, ethical breeder referrals, and rescue searches.

Tried & True Tails offers a deeply personalized experience. We don’t use generic breed quizzes or one-size-fits-all answers — we take the time to understand your lifestyle, preferences, goals, and even your concerns. Our process is relationship-driven, not transactional.

We are located in Indiana. However, for our breed matching and breeder connection services we can assist clients all across the U.S. through virtual consultations and personalized matchmaking.

No. While most of our recommendations focus on purebred options, we also consider purpose-bred mixed breed dogs that may reflect the traits you’re looking for—and we’re happy to apply breed-matching insights to rescue searches as well.

We know not every suggestion will feel right the first time. That’s why we offer follow-up consultations and refinement where we’ll work with you to adjust our picks based on your feedback.

We only refer to breeders we believe to be ethical, responsible, and aligned with your needs. That means health-tested and structurally-sound breeding stock, clean and supportive living environments, appropriate socialization protocols, and a commitment to bettering the breed.

While we do our best to recommend breeders who meet high standards we are not responsible for the actions, contracts, or outcomes of any breeder. Clients are responsible for vetting breeders independently and making final decisions.

Not at this time, but if there is a demand for this service we will consider offering it in the future.

Yes! We are actively working on building relationships with rescues outside of our state so that we can expand this service across the US.

Pricing varies based on the service type (breed matching, breeder connection, or rescue dog finding) and level of involvement. We try to keep our services as affordable as possible, but please understand that we do need to cover the costs that come with running a business. Please visit our services page here for details.

Absolutely! We proudly welcome clients from all walks of life — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or background. We believe everyone deserves access to respectful, judgment-free support in finding their perfect canine companion. Our mission is rooted in empathy, understanding, and connection — not just between people and dogs, but between people and one another.