How to Sell a Puppy
- 1). Gather information on the parents of the puppy, because many potential buyers may have questions about the puppy's breed and hereditary background. List diseases the parents have had, potential hereditary problems, and find out whether the parents are purebred. If the puppy is purebred, register it with a certified association and provide the registration papers at the time of sale.
- 2). Take the puppy to a veterinarian and ensure it is in good health. If the puppy has parasites or any diseases, get suitable treatment. Get a health certificate for the puppy.
- 3). Have the puppy vaccinated and gather all necessary paperwork to prove that the puppy received its shots.
- 4). Establish the price. Find the average prices for that breed's puppies online.
- 5). Write an ad for your puppy, and publish it online or in local newspapers. Include a picture of the puppy, because this saves time for you and the buyers. Specify your contact details. If you don't want to be bothered by phone calls, leave your email address. Put a line on your Facebook account, so that you spread the word quickly.
- 6). Print a flier and distribute it in your area, at malls, pet supply stores, animal clinics or other local stores.
- 7). Draft a contract of sale, which specifies the requirements for you and the buyer. Each state has different requirements for the sale of puppies, so research the requirements in your state. Specify what the seller provides and what is expected from the buyer.
- 8). Sign the contract and have the buyer sign as well. Indicate the date of the purchase and keep a copy of the contract.
