Kentucky Puppies for Sale

Kentucky is one of the best states in the country to buy, rescue or adopt a puppy. The Boxer is the most popular breed in Kentucky. It’s followed closely by the German Shepherd and the Golden Retriever.  

Whether you’re from Kentucky, you’re on vacation with your Golden Retriever or your visiting to find German Shepherd puppies for sale, you’ll find Kentucky has more than enough dog-friendly activities to keep you busy.

Yes. According to KRS §258.015, “Every owner shall have his dog... initially vaccinated against rabies by the age of four months and revaccinated at the expiration of the immunization 

period as certified by the veterinarian.” 

The law goes on to specify that your veterinarian should provide you with a vaccination certificate that you will need as proof to obtain the required Rabies tag. Your dog’s Rabies tag is to be affixed its collar or harness and worn at all times.

Yes. According to KRS §258.265, “An owner shall exercise proper care and control of his dog to prevent the dog from violating any local government nuisance ordinance.” Furthermore, “any  peace officer or animal control officer may seize or destroy any dog found running at large between the hours of sunset and sunrise and unaccompanied and not under the control of its owner or handler.” 

Though it is unlawful for dog owners to permit their dog to run at large in Kentucky, the law allows for, “a hound or hunting dog may be unrestrained when engaged in lawful hunting activities while on private or public property designated or authorized for that purpose.” 

In addition, KRS §258.255, states, “every female dog in heat shall be confined in a building or secure enclosure in such a manner that the female dog cannot come in contact with a male dog except for a planned breeding.” 

The short answer is “Yes” and “No” - there are no state-wide laws in Kentucky that require an owner to license their dog. However, like many of Kentucky’s dog laws, whether or not you need to license your dog is entirely up to the county or city in which you reside.  

The vast majority of local governments in Kentucky have a version of a dog licensing law. That’s why it’s always a good idea to check with your local government to ensure your dog complies with all local ordinances.

No. As of January 2020, Kentucky does not have a law requiring dogs to wear seat belts or be secured within the vehicle during transportation. Regardless of state law, we recommend that all dog-owners take steps to ensure their pet’s safety when in a moving vehicle.  

It’s best to keep dogs restrained and out of the front seat. Dogs who insist on climbing into the front seat should be placed in the back, in a crate. If your dog’s crate doesn’t fit in the car, you should invest in a barrier to keep them out of the front seat.