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Massachusetts Popular Dogs and Tips on Bringing Home a Healthy Puppy

The top three popular breeds in Massachusetts are Golden Retrievers, Labradors, and German Shepherds. Other popular dogs in Massachusetts include Beagles, Bichon Friches, Boston Terriers, Boxers, Chihuahuas, Cocker Spaniels, Dachshunds, Jack Russell Terriers, Maltese, Pitbulls, Poodles, Pugs, Shih Tzus, Schnauzers, and Yorkshire Terriers. Whatever the breed, it’s important to bring home a healthy puppy to enjoy years of companionship with your four-legged friend. Here are some tips on buying a healthy dog in Massachusetts:

Pet Shop License in Massachusetts

If you are buying a puppy from a pet shop, look for the license. All pet shops in Massachusetts are required to display their license in a location where it’s clearly visible to customers. They are also required to display a sign that lists all the dogs available for sale.

Laws Regarding a Dog’s Medical Records in Massachusetts

The pet shop is required by law to provide you with a copy of the dog’s complete medical record and a 14-day warranty. You, as the customer, will be required to sign an acknowledgement of receipt of these documents.

The dog must be examined by a vet no more than 7 days before the sale. Pet shops are not allowed to knowingly sell a sick dog. You should have the dog independently examined by a vet within 14 days of purchase. If the vet certifies that the dog has a congenital disorder, you can return the dog to the pet shop and get a full refund. Keep in mind that pet shops are not required by Massachusetts law to pay for vet examinations after the sale.

Finding a Reputable Breeder in Massachusetts

You can find listings of reputable breeders in Massachusetts on Puppy Hero. If you are not sure which breed to bring home, contact the local breed club in your area for the breed you are considering. They can give you further information about what to expect with a particular breed and whether it is right for your lifestyle.

Most breeders in Massachusetts and nationwide specialize in one or two breeds. So, another way to tell that a breeder may in fact be a pet shop is the presence of many breeds present in the breeder’s facility.

If you are buying from a breeder, ask to meet the puppy’s mother and watch the interaction between her and the puppy as well as signs that she is lactating.

Top-Rated Massachusetts Breeders

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Red collar

9 months

Runchkin Hill pups are breed to have the best temperament, intelligence, health, and work ability.  ...

Runchkin Hill Farm and Kennel

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Blue

10 months

AKC lab puppies available

Snyder’s Lab’s

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World Class AKC European Rottweiler Puppies

4 months

Full AKC Registration Vaccination and Deworming Parents Health Tested - Heart, Hips, Elbows, JLPP, E...

Von Aslan Rottweiler Kennels

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York

3 months

Mom is a 6 pound Poodle and dad is an 8 pound Cavapoo, we expect these puppies to mature to about 6...

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Bowser

4 months

He is a sweet boy, his name is bowser he is 10 weeks old. Loves attention, loves to play and is some...

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Whiskey

6 months

Full European from imported parents Olympia by Calliana BCAT and Armagedon by Calliana BCAT. Full AK...

Jackson's Kennel

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Corgi

5 months

I have this little female corgi puppy available. She is now ready to go to her new home. She is clea...

East Tennessee Clark Corgis

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Raven

4 months

Raven is our charcoal female that just loves to be loved. She has DNA Tested parents , quick learner...

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Bliss

5 months

Bliss is such a happy puppy. She is loving and playful. She’s a beautiful animal.

Kim Moser

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Denise Ray

4 months

Our babies are $2200 with limited registration (non-breeding rights) or $2700 if you plan on breedin...

Denise Ray

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English White Labrador Retrievers

3 months

English White litter DUE at the very end of August. $2100 ($500 deposit) AKC Limited Registration 66...

Enid Labradors

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DireWolf Fire in my Eyes

6 months

Excellent bloodlines, large sweet male pup

DireWolf Pack

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