Selling Your Puppies: What to Know Before You List

Where can I sell my puppies?

You can sell puppies through general classifieds sites, breed clubs, social media groups, or a dedicated pet marketplace like PetzLover, which reviews listings and takes no commission.

  • General classifieds sites — They offer wide reach across all kinds of goods, but puppies sit alongside unrelated ads and the search tools aren't built for pets.
  • Breed clubs — A good fit if your puppies come from a recognised pedigree line, though many clubs expect membership or breeder verification first.
  • Social media groups — Free and immediate, but there's no structured search or review system, which makes scams harder to spot.
  • Dedicated pet marketplaces — Built around pet categories, breed filters and buyer safety tools. In Lebanon, PetzLover currently lists 10,000+ active listings across its ten pet categories.

How do I list puppies on PetzLover?

Create a free account, pick the dogs category, and publish; it takes about five minutes and the listing goes live immediately.

  1. Pick the category and breed — PetzLover covers ten kinds of pet and lists 5,900+ breeds, so choose dogs and the specific breed your puppies belong to.
  2. Add photos and a description — Clear photos and an honest description help buyers judge the puppy before they ever message you.
  3. Set your price and deposit terms — Decide your price, and if you want a deposit before pickup, sellers can set those terms out before anyone pays.
  4. Publish and manage from one dashboard — Once live, you can edit, renew, promote or delete the listing from a single dashboard. Buyers contact you directly through the listing, and you can choose to get an SMS whenever one messages you.
  5. Promote if you want more reach — A listing can be promoted to a wider radius, or to the whole country and the home page, if you want more buyers to see it.

What should I prepare before listing my puppies?

Get clear photos, any health or vet records you already have, and an honest written description ready before you list, and think about timing around the litter's age.

  • Photos — Take photos in good light from a few angles, showing the puppy alone and with littermates if you can.
  • Health records — Gather any vet checks, worming treatments or vaccination records you already have, since buyers often ask before committing.
  • Description — Write plainly about temperament, known parentage and what's included with the puppy, rather than leaving buyers to guess.
  • Timing — List once puppies are old enough to leave their mother, and be ready to answer questions quickly once enquiries start.

How do I decide what to charge for my puppies?

Look at what similar puppies are selling for near you before you set a price, since breed, age, pedigree and local demand all affect it.

  • Breed and pedigree — Recognised or sought-after breeds, and documented pedigrees, generally support a different price than a mixed litter without papers.
  • Age and health — Younger puppies with vet checks or early vaccinations can carry a different price than older ones without any records.
  • Local demand — Prices shift with how many similar puppies are available near you at the same time.
  • Compare before you set yours — On PetzLover you can sort listings by price low to high or high to low, and filter by breed and location, to see what comparable puppies are actually asking.

How do I stay safe when selling puppies?

Meet buyers in person somewhere you're comfortable, and treat pressure to skip that meeting as a reason to slow down.

  • Deal directly, and keep it that way — Buyers and sellers deal directly on PetzLover, with no middleman. Avoid moving payment or contact details outside that direct exchange too quickly.
  • Let a track record speak — Sellers can be rated and reviewed by the people who dealt with them, and those reviews are public, which gives a new buyer something to check before they commit.
  • Know which litter someone means — Every listing has an ID a buyer can quote when contacting the seller, which keeps things clear if you have more than one litter listed at once.
  • Be more careful at a distance — A buyer who won't meet, video-call or answer basic questions before paying is a bigger risk the farther away they are.

What rules do I need to check before selling puppies?

Check the rules where you live before you sell, since requirements around registering a litter, health checks and the minimum age puppies can leave their mother all vary by area.

  • Registration or paperwork — Some areas require specific documents or registrations before a litter can be sold; check the rules where you live rather than assuming what applied last time.
  • Health and vaccination rules — Requirements around vet checks or vaccinations before sale differ by area, so confirm what's expected locally.
  • Minimum age to sell — Many places set a minimum age before puppies can leave their mother; check the rules where you live to be sure you're within it.

These rules differ across Lebanon; a quick check now avoids problems after you've found a buyer.

What if nobody enquires about my puppy listing?

If nobody's enquiring, the listing usually needs wider reach or a clearer description, not a lower price straight away.

  • Promote the listing — A listing can be promoted to a wider radius, or to the whole country and the home page, putting it in front of buyers who weren't already searching your immediate area.
  • Share it directly — A listing can be shared straight from its page, which makes sending it to people who might know an interested buyer effortless.
  • Let alerts work for you — Buyers can set an alert and get notified when a new listing appears for a breed or area they choose; someone looking for your breed may see it without searching again.
  • Revisit the description and photos — A vague description or poor photos can quietly reduce interest even when demand exists. Treat the listing itself as the first thing to check.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a puppy listing stay active on PetzLover?

Every listing shows when it was published and when it expires, giving you a clear view of how long it's been visible to buyers. If it's about to lapse before the puppies are sold, you can renew it rather than start again from scratch.

Can I sell puppies without pedigree papers?

Yes, you can sell puppies without pedigree papers, though you should describe them accurately as mixed breed or unknown parentage rather than guessing a breed. Buyers filtering for a specific breed may skip the listing, but an honest description avoids disputes later.

How will buyers actually find my listing among all the others?

Buyers can filter by breed, price, gender and location, and sort results by newest, price or popularity; an accurately tagged listing surfaces on its own without extra effort from you. With 5,900+ breeds listed across PetzLover's ten pet categories, tagging the right breed matters for getting found.

What if a buyer wants to pay a deposit before seeing the puppy in person?

You can set your deposit terms out in advance on PetzLover, before anyone pays, giving both sides clarity on what's expected upfront. Meeting before you hand over the puppy still protects both sides more than any deposit can.

Can I sell puppies from more than one litter at a time?

Yes, each listing gets its own ID that a buyer can quote when contacting you, which keeps enquiries about different litters straight, especially if the puppies are priced or aged differently.

How long has PetzLover been around?

PetzLover was founded in 2012, making it an established place to list pets rather than a brand-new site. It's also used by 1.8M+ pet lovers, which gives some sense of how many people might see a listing.

Is it normal for enquiries to slow down after the first day or two?

There's no fixed timeline for enquiries; some listings get messages within hours, others take longer depending on the description, price and how widely it's been shared. If it feels slow, revisiting the listing itself is more useful than assuming interest has disappeared.