Massachusetts Puppies for Sale

The Golden Retriever is the Swiss Army Knife of dog breeds - they are versatile, adaptable and come in handy in a wide range of situations. That’s why so many Golden Retrievers become service dogs, guide dogs and rescue dogs.  

Golden Retrievers are friendly, affectionate and even goofy, but they know how to be serious when it’s time to work. Did you know that Roselle, a Golden Retriever guide dog led her blind owner, Michael Hingson to safety from the 78th floor of the North Tower of the World Trade Center after the 9/11 attack?

Few places are as friendly to dogs and dog owners as the great state of Massachusetts. That’s why it’s also one of the best states in the country to buy, rescue or adopt a puppy. The Golden Retriever Is the most popular breed in Massachusetts. It’s followed closely by the German Shepherd and the French Bulldog.  

Whether you’re in town to find German Shepherd puppies for sale or to take your Golden Retriever on an outdoor adventure, you’ll find Massachusetts has more than enough dog-friendly activities to keep you busy.

Yes. The State of Massachusetts statewide leash laws in place that prohibit off-leash dogs in public areas. In addition, The State of Massachusetts gives local governments the right to create and enforce their own leash laws within their city limits. 

In fact, there are so many local leash laws on the books that the state’s Trial Court Law Libraries has compiled an alphabetical list of city leash laws found here.

Technically, no. However, dogs being transported in the bed of a truck must be properly restrained. In addition, the sides and tailgate of the truck must reach a certain height to prevent the dog from jumping from the vehicle.  

Dogs must also be secured within a crate or cage, or properly cross tethered to the vehicle to comply with the Massachusetts transportation law regarding the safe transportation of animals. 

What's more, even though the language of the law does not explicitly require dogs wear a seat belt, it does prohibit dogs from riding in the driver's lap, the front seat, or unrestrained in the vehicle.