New Jersey Puppies for Sale

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

Whether you’re from New Jersey or visiting to find Golden Retriever puppies for sale, you’ll find the Garden State has more than enough dog-friendly activities to keep you busy.

Yes. According to New Jersey Law, all dogs must be walked on a leash at all times. No leash is needed when on dog owner’s private property. At no time is a dog permitted to run at large.  

It should be noted that, along with leash laws, many municipalities in New Jersey mandate that all persons walking a dog on a leash must curb their dog and immediately remove all feces deposited by said dog.

Yes. The State of New Jersey mandates that “All dogs seven months of age or older must be licensed annually through the municipality where the owner lives. The owner must present proof that the dog has been vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian, and that its immunity will extend through at least ten months of the twelve-month license period.  

Municipal dog licensing officials shall grant an exemption for any dog that a veterinarian certifies in writing to be incapable of being inoculated because of infirmity, other physical condition, or regimen of therapy.”

Yes. According to New Jersey statute 4:22-18, “A person who shall carry, or cause to be carried, a living animal or creature in or upon a vehicle or otherwise, in a cruel or inhumane manner, shall be guilty of a disorderly persons offense.” 

The law allows New Jersey State Police Officers to pull over drivers that they believe to be transporting animals improperly. Persons found guilty of disorderly persons offenses shall be fined no less than $250 or be imprisoned for a term of up to six months, or both, in the discretion of the court. 
 

Regardless of state law, we recommend that all dog-owners take steps to ensure their pets safety when in a moving vehicle. It’s best to keep dogs 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.

From the Jersey Shore to the state’s many beautiful parks and forest preserves, there is sure to be hundreds of canine-friendly and off-leash activities for you and your pooch to jump into in New Jersey.  

There are so many fun and engaging outdoor activities in New Jersey we figured we’d help you choose by suggesting these fun dog-friendly venues.

• Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve - Bedminster 

• Great Falls National Park - Paterson 

• Hacklebarney State Park - Long Valley 

• Hasenclever Iron Trail - Ringwood 

• Long Pond Ironworks Historic District - Ringwood 

• Morristown National Historical Park - Morristown  

• Shakespeare Garden-Cedar Brook Park - Plainfield 

• Silas Condict County Park - Kinnelon 

• South Mountain Reservation - South Orange 

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• Wawayanda State Park - Hewitt