I Want to Sell My Dog: Where and How to Do It Well

I want to sell my dog — where should I list them?

You can sell a dog through general classifieds, breed clubs, social media groups or a dedicated pet marketplace such as PetzLover, and each option reaches a different kind of buyer.

• General classifieds sites — These reach a broad audience, but pets sit alongside furniture, electronics and everything else, making serious buyers harder to find.
• Dedicated pet marketplaces — Sites built around pets, such as PetzLover, bring buyers already searching for a dog. PetzLover covers 5,900+ breeds, listing is free, and buyers contact you directly through the listing.
• Breed clubs — Good for reaching people who already know and want the breed, though many clubs set their own posting rules.
• Social media groups — Quick to post and informal, but it's harder to filter timewasters from genuinely interested buyers.

How do I list my dog on PetzLover?

Listing your dog on PetzLover takes about five minutes from opening an account to hitting publish.

1. Create your account — Creating a PetzLover account is free and takes a moment.
2. Add photos and videos — Adding photos and videos to a listing costs nothing, so include enough to show your dog clearly from different angles.
3. Write the details — Fill in breed, price, gender and location accurately, since these are exactly what buyers filter and sort by.
4. Publish — Your listing goes live immediately after you publish it.
5. Manage it from your dashboard — From one dashboard you can edit, renew, promote or delete the listing whenever you need to.
6. Turn on message alerts — You can choose to get an SMS when a buyer messages you, so you don't have to keep checking the site.

What should I prepare before I list my dog?

A listing works best when you already have clear photos, an honest description and your dog's basic health history ready before you publish.

• Photos and a short video — Take pictures in daylight from a few angles, including one full-body shot and one close-up of the face; a short clip of your dog moving or playing helps buyers judge temperament.
• An honest description — Note age, breed or mix, size, temperament, routine, and any training or habits a new owner should know about.
• Health history — Gather vaccination records and any vet check results so you can answer questions quickly and show the dog has been cared for.
• Timing — Think about your dog's age and any upcoming changes for you, since a calmer, less rushed sale tends to go smoother for both sides.

How much should I sell my dog for?

Price your dog by checking what similar dogs of the same breed, age and location are currently listed for, then adjust for demand, training or health extras you've covered.

On PetzLover you can sort listings by newest, price low to high, price high to low or most popular, and filter by breed and location, which makes it easy to see the real range for a dog like yours before you set a price.

Listing itself takes nothing, and since PetzLover takes no commission on sales, whatever a buyer pays is what you keep. Promotion is optional and bought one listing at a time rather than as a subscription, so you only pay for extra reach if you choose it, and a free listing already appears in search results without it.

Is it safer to sell my dog to someone nearby?

Meeting a buyer in person somewhere within Mexico is safer than arranging shipping to someone you've never met.

• Meet somewhere public — Arrange to meet in a neutral, public spot, or bring a friend along, and only hand over the dog once you're both comfortable with the arrangement.
• Watch for deposit scams — Be wary of buyers who want to pay a deposit and collect the dog later, or who overpay and ask for the difference back.
• Ask a few questions first — A buyer who can answer basic questions about their home, experience with dogs, or reason for wanting this particular dog is usually easier to trust.
• Trust your instincts — If a conversation feels rushed, evasive, or too good to be true, it's fine to slow down or walk away from the sale.

What paperwork or rules do I need to follow when selling my dog?

Rules about selling a dog, such as registration, microchipping or age restrictions, differ across Mexico. Check what applies where you live before you advertise.

• Identification and registration — Some places require dogs to be microchipped or registered before sale; check the rules where you live to confirm what applies to you.
• Health paperwork — Vaccination records and any vet certificates reassure buyers and may be expected locally; keep them ready to share.
• Sale agreements — A simple written note of the price, date and any conditions agreed protects both sides if a question comes up later.
• Tax or reporting — If you sell dogs regularly, check whether your local rules treat this as a business activity you need to declare.

What if nobody enquires about my dog?

If enquiries are slow, look first at your photos and price, since those are what buyers judge before anything else.

A free listing already appears in search results, but if you want more reach you can promote it to a wider radius or to the whole country and the home page.

If time runs out before you find a buyer, remember an expired listing can be renewed instead of being rewritten from scratch, keeping the details you already wrote.

Does selling a puppy work differently than selling an older dog?

Puppies tend to draw more enquiries, so buyers expect clear information about vaccination timing and readiness to leave their mother, while older dogs sell more on temperament and history.

• Puppies — Buyers often ask about vaccination schedule, worming, and the age at which the puppy can safely leave its mother; have those details ready to share.
• Adult dogs — Describe temperament, training, how they are with children or other animals, and any reason for rehoming, since history matters more than age here.
• Litters — If you're selling more than one puppy from the same litter, decide whether to list them together or as separate listings depending on how buyers are likely to search.