Everything to know before you buy a puppy

Where can I find PetzLover puppies for sale?

PetzLover puppies for sale are posted directly by sellers across Estonia, alongside general classifieds, breed clubs and social media groups as the realistic places people search for a puppy.

  • General classifieds sites — These mix pets in with every other item for sale, so reach is wide but screening is minimal and puppies sit among unrelated listings.
  • Dedicated pet marketplaces — Built specifically for pets, these often include breed pages, filters and listing reviews. PetzLover is one of these, with 10,000+ active listings across the ten kinds of pet it covers.
  • Breed clubs — Run by people focused on a single breed, these bring strong knowledge of that breed but usually have fewer puppies listed at any one time.
  • Social media groups — Fast to post in and informal, but the hardest to verify, since there's no structure for reviewing a listing or confirming who's really selling.

How do I buy a puppy on PetzLover?

Buying a puppy on PetzLover happens directly between you and the seller, with browsing, searching and contacting a seller costing you nothing.

  1. Search — Filter by breed, price, gender and location, and sort results by newest, price or popularity. View results as a list or as tiles, whichever is easier to scan.
  2. Open a listing — Check its photos, its published and expiry dates, and the linked breed page before deciding whether to reach out.
  3. Contact the seller directly — Buyers contact sellers directly through the listing. Creating an account is free if you want to save searches or message someone.
  4. Ask for a video call — Ask for a live video call if you can't visit in person, since sellers on PetzLover can offer one before you commit to anything.
  5. Save or share a listing — Save a listing to come back to later, or share it straight from its page with someone helping you decide.

What should I check before buying a puppy?

Before you commit to a puppy, check its health history, read the full listing description, and arrange a video call if you can't see it in person.

  • Health history — Ask what checks and vaccinations the puppy has had, and ask to see supporting records rather than taking a description at face value.
  • A live video call — If distance or timing rules out a visit, a live video call is a reasonable ask, and sellers can offer one before anyone commits to a sale.
  • The full description — Read the listed age, breed and any health or behaviour notes closely, and ask the seller directly about anything that isn't clear.
  • How the puppy would travel to you — If you can't collect the puppy yourself, ask how the seller arranges transport and which areas they're able to cover.

How much does a puppy cost?

A puppy's price depends mainly on its breed, age, location and how in demand that breed currently is right now.

Sort listings by price low to high or high to low on PetzLover to see roughly where a breed sits before you commit. Filtering by breed and location alongside price narrows that comparison to puppies you could actually buy, and comparing several listings rather than judging one on its own gives a steadier sense of the range.

Should I meet the breeder in person or arrange transport?

Meeting in person lets you see the puppy and its surroundings before you pay anything, while transport can work when the seller is some distance away in Estonia.

  • Meeting locally — Visiting means you can see the puppy, meet its mother if she's present, and check the environment it's been raised in before any money changes hands.
  • Arranging transport — When travel isn't possible, get specifics in writing about how transport is arranged and which areas the seller covers before you commit to anything.
  • Paying a deposit — Send any deposit through a traceable method, keep a record of what was agreed, and treat refusal to discuss transport details as a reason to slow down.
  • Quoting the listing ID — Every listing has an ID you can quote when you message the seller, which helps make sure you're both talking about the same puppy.

What rules or paperwork apply to buying a puppy?

Rules about a puppy's minimum age before sale, required vaccinations and paperwork differ depending on where you live. Check the rules where you live before you commit to a breed or a seller.

Ask the seller directly what documentation comes with the puppy, and compare that against what's expected locally. If anything feels missing or vague, treat it as a reason to ask more questions rather than proceed.

How do I research a specific breed before deciding?

Every PetzLover listing links to a breed page for the breed it advertises, with photos and videos that show more of how that breed looks and moves than one listing alone.

That's useful across any of the ten kinds of pet PetzLover covers, from dogs and cats to rabbits and reptiles, and across its 5,900+ listed breeds, since traits can vary a lot even within one breed name. Spend time on the breed page before you message a seller, so your questions are specific rather than general.

What if the breed I want isn't listed right now?

If nothing matches right now, set an alert on PetzLover for the breed or area you want, and you'll be notified when a new listing appears that matches it.

That's steadier than repeatedly checking back, since listings go live immediately after publishing and an alert catches them the moment they're posted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is listing a puppy free for sellers?

Yes, creating an account and listing a puppy on PetzLover is free, and PetzLover takes no commission on the sale. That means the price on a listing reflects what the seller is asking, not a platform fee added on top.

How do I know a listing is genuine?

Every listing on PetzLover is reviewed, and anything that breaks the rules gets removed, which rules out plainly fake posts before you ever see them. You can also quote a listing's ID when you reach out, since that number ties your message straight back to the specific puppy advertised.

What if nobody replies to my enquiry?

Sellers sometimes take time to reply, particularly if a litter is getting several enquiries at once, so a short follow-up message is reasonable before assuming the puppy is no longer available.

Can I negotiate the price with the seller?

Yes, a listed price isn't fixed by any platform, and many sellers expect some negotiation, especially once a puppy has been listed for a while.

Is it normal to pay a deposit before meeting the puppy?

Deposits are common when a puppy is in high demand or being transported from somewhere distant, but avoid sending one to a seller who won't do a video call or answer direct questions about the puppy's health.

Why does every listing show a publish and expiry date?

Every listing on PetzLover shows when it was published and when it expires, so you can tell at a glance whether it's still current before reaching out.

Can I search by distance from where I live?

Yes, search on PetzLover works from a place and a distance, in miles or kilometres, letting you set how far you're willing to travel across Estonia.