Get to know the people and practices behind your puppy’s first chapter. Explore our breeder relationships, health warranty and guidance for families bringing a puppy home.
Know your puppy’s beginnings
Direct connections with our breeders
Our puppies come directly from breeders we work with. We partner with trusted licensed breeders and stay in regular contact, visiting many of their facilities to observe how their dogs are cared for.
Our breeder selection values knowledge, honesty and attentive care. These relationships help us share where a puppy was born and raised.
Explore Our Sourcing Practices
Room to learn and play
Care that includes activity and companionship
Our partnered breeders provide outdoor runs and larger enrichment spaces where dogs can move, interact with caregivers and spend time with other dogs. Daily attention and social experiences are part of the early care described on our breeder page.
Most of our breeders are Canine Care Certified™. The program addresses canine welfare through standards for health, living conditions, socialization and caregiver responsibilities, with independent annual on-site audits for participating breeders.
Learn About Breeder Certification
Understand the health terms
Veterinary involvement and written warranty coverage
An initial veterinary examination takes place within seven days of purchase. Medication found necessary during that period is provided without charge; routine puppy vaccinations are excluded.
Our two-year health warranty concerns congenital or hereditary conditions diagnosed by a veterinarian that severely affect a dog’s health. Eligible cases may receive up to a full refund, and we do not require families to give up their puppy under this warranty.
Read the health warranty and discuss its terms with our team before making your decision.
Review the Health Warranty
A supported start
Guidance for choosing and caring for your puppy
Happiness Is Pets is family owned and began in 1987. At our Indianapolis and Schererville stores, our staff help families learn about breeds and personalities and consider which puppy may suit their lifestyle.
- Ask questions about a puppy’s background.
- Talk through breed characteristics and care needs.
- Learn about puppy care before and after bringing your companion home.
Puppy owner resources
Practical reading for the days ahead
Your Puppy’s Sense of Smell
Explore the world from your puppy’s perspective.
Read the article →Puppy Nipping and Mouthing
Read our guide to this puppy behavior.
Read the guide →Getting Started with Leash Training
Find guidance for practicing leash skills.
Read the guide →The First 30 Days with a New Puppy
Prepare for your first month together.
Read the article →Questions families ask
Clear answers before you bring a puppy home
Where do your puppies come from?
Our puppies come directly from our trusted licensed breeders. We maintain contact with our breeders and visit many of their facilities. Read about our breeders.
Is every breeder Canine Care Certified?
Most of our breeders have this certification, as explained in our FAQs. Certification includes standards for canine welfare and independent annual on-site audits.
When is the initial veterinary exam?
The initial exam is within seven days of purchase. Necessary medication during this period is provided at no charge, excluding routine vaccinations. See our health warranty for details.
What does the two-year warranty address?
It addresses veterinarian-diagnosed congenital or hereditary conditions that severely affect the dog’s health. Qualifying cases may receive up to a full refund, without requiring you to relinquish your puppy. Review the warranty terms.
Can your team help me choose a puppy?
Yes. Our staff can explain different breeds and personalities and help you consider a puppy that fits your lifestyle. Learn more about our approach.
Meet us in person
Visit Happiness Is Pets and ask your questions
Visit our Indianapolis or Schererville store to meet our puppies and talk with our team. No appointment is needed during regular visiting hours.