🐾 Buying a puppy
The most important thing is to meet the seller in person before you send any money. Ask to see the puppy with its mom, ask for vet records, and never send an e-transfer or deposit to someone you haven’t met. Good breeders are used to questions and won’t mind answering them. If a seller is pushing you to pay fast or won’t let you visit, move on.
Ask about vaccinations, deworming, vet visits, and how old the puppies are (they shouldn’t leave before 8 weeks). It’s also worth asking about the parents’ temperament and how the pups are raised day to day. A good breeder will probably ask you a few questions too, which is actually a positive sign.
Yes and we really do recommend it. Seeing the puppy in person, meeting the breeder, and getting a feel for where the pup was raised tells you a lot. If a seller says no to an in-person visit, that’s a red flag and you should walk away.
Be careful with listings that seem priced way too low, sellers who say they’re out of province and want to ship the puppy to you, and anyone asking to be paid by gift card or wire transfer. Stock-looking photos that don’t match the breed are another warning sign. When in doubt, don’t send money until you’ve seen the puppy in person.
Getapuppy.ca is a listing platform and sales happen directly between buyers and sellers. We always suggest keeping records of your messages, getting any health promises in writing, and taking the puppy to a vet within 48 hours of bringing them home. If you think you’ve been scammed, you can report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca.
Yes. GetaPuppy.ca helps connect buyers with breeders and owners across Canada. You can browse listings by province, city, or breed to find puppies available near you.
Yes. GetaPuppy.ca is focused exclusively on Canada and is designed to help Canadian families find puppies from breeders and owners across the country.
📋 Posting an ad
Click Post Your Puppy Ad at the top of the page, fill in your details, add some photos, and submit. The whole thing takes about 5 minutes. Most listings are reviewed within 24 hours before going live.
We review every listing before it goes live, which usually takes 24 to 48 hours. You’ll get an email once it’s approved. If you don’t see the email, check your spam folder.
Yes, posting a basic listing is free. If you want more visibility or quicker results, we have paid options like Featured Listings and the Verified Breeder program.
Good photos make a big difference. Use natural light, show the actual puppies (not stock images), and take a few shots. Write a solid description covering the age, breed, vaccinations, and what’s included in the price. And reply to messages quickly since buyers usually go with whoever gets back to them first.
Yes. Log into your account, head to your listings, and hit Edit. Any changes may go through a quick review before they show up live.
⭐ Listings & upgrades
Featured listings show up at the top of search results and throughout GetaPuppy.ca. They receive significantly more visibility than standard listings and can help connect you with more buyers. Learn more on our Pricing page.
Verified Breeders get a badge on their listings that shows buyers they’ve been checked out by Getapuppy. It builds confidence with buyers and tends to lead to more serious inquiries.
Featured listings get shared across our platform and social channels, usually within a few days of going live. If getting more reach is important to you, upgrading to Featured is the way to go.
Featured Listings appear in premium positions across the site and typically receive more visibility than standard listings. They are a great option for breeders and owners who want to help their puppies reach more potential families.