Vermont Puppies for Sale

Few states are as friendly to dogs and dog owners as Vermont. In fact, Vermont is one of the best states in the country to buy, rescue or adopt a puppy. The Labrador Retriever is the most popular breed in Vermont, though Pug and the Bernese Mountain Dog come in second and third. 

Whether you’re from Vermont, you’re on vacation with your Labrador Retriever or your visiting to find Pug puppies for sale, you’ll find Vermont has more than enough dog-friendly parks and activities to keep you busy.  

Are you looking for Labrador Retriever puppies for sale in Vermont? Then you’re in luck! There are a lot of dog lovers in Vermont - If you're looking to become one, there are a few state, county and local requirements to be aware of before you bring home your new puppy.

Yes. According to 20 V.S.A § 3581, “a person who is the owner of a dog or wolf-hybrid more than six months old shall annually on or before April 1 cause it to be registered, numbered, described, and licensed on a form approved by the Secretary for one year from that day in the office of the clerk of the municipality in which the dog or wolf-hybrid is kept.”  

The law goes on to specify licensing as it pertains to working dogs, “A person who owns a working farm dog and who intends to use that dog on a farm... shall cause the working farm dog to be registered as a working farm dog.

No. As of January 2020, Vermont does not have a law requiring dogs to wear seat belts or be secured within the vehicle during transportation. However, Vermont animal health regulations and animal transportation rules prohibit any person from transporting any animal in a cruel or inhumane manner. 

Regardless of state law, 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.