Wisconsin Puppies for Sale

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

Whether you’re visiting the Dairy State to find German Shepherd puppies for sale or to take your Golden Retriever on a classic outdoor adventure, you’ll find Wisconsin has more than enough dog-friendly activities to keep you busy.  

Are you looking for Boxer puppies for sale in Wisconsin? There are nearly six million dog lovers in Wisconsin - 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 section 95.21 of the Wisconsin State Legislature, “the owner of a dog shall have the dog vaccinated against rabies by a veterinarian… at no later than 5 months of age and revaccinated within one year after the initial vaccination.
If the owner obtains the dog or brings the dog into this state [Wisconsin] after the dog has reached 5 months of age, the owner shall have the dog vaccinated against rabies within 30 days after the dog is obtained or brought into the state unless the dog has been vaccinated as evidenced by a current certificate of rabies vaccination from this state or another state.”

Wisconsin also mandates dog owners to have their dog revaccinated against rabies every three years from the date of the previous vaccination.

Yes. In the state of Wisconsin all dog owners are liable for any damages caused by dogs that run at large. Dogs are not permitted to run at large and must be tagged at all times. Any dog found running at large or untagged will be impounded and the owner fined up to $100 for the first offense, and up to $200 for subsequent offenses. 

However, any dog that is actively engaged in a legal hunting activity is not considered off-leash "or running at large” so long as the dog is supervised and the dog is on land that is open to legal hunting.

No. As of January 2020, there is no law in the State of Wisconsin that prohibits owners from transporting their dogs without a harness.  

However, Wisconsin's crimes against animals statutes prohibit the transport of any animal in or on a vehicle in a cruel manner. Additionally, any driver in Wisconsin may be cited for operating a vehicle with a dog in their lap or in a manner that interferes with the driver’s ability to operate the vehicle safely.