FetchTheFacts Guide

About FetchTheFacts

Why we built the dog breed matcher that tells you what everyone else won't

Most dog breed resources are written by people with financial incentives to make every breed sound appealing. We built FetchTheFacts because we were tired of the gap between what breed guides promised and what ownership actually looked like.

What makes us different

We show insurance warnings before you get attached. We show realistic costs two ways — rescue path and breeder path. We rate rescue availability so rescue users get realistic results. No breed pays to rank higher.

How the Honest Fit Score works

Every breed gets a score from 0 to 10 combining how well it matches your quiz answers (60%) with our independent breed quality assessment (40%). The quality assessment covers space fit, insurance risk, health costs, temperament, and ease of ownership.

Our data sources

Breed health data from OFA health surveys and veterinary literature. Cost data from 2025-2026 US market research. Insurance risk ratings based on published insurer breed restriction lists. All data is reviewed and updated regularly.

No sponsored results, ever

We earn through Amazon Associates and Chewy affiliate links on recommended starter kit products. These links do not affect which breeds appear in your results or how they are ranked. That is the promise.

Disclaimer: All information on this page is for general informational purposes only — not veterinary, insurance, or financial advice. Individual dogs vary significantly from breed descriptions. Always consult a licensed veterinarian before making any animal care decision. Full Terms & Disclaimer

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