Puppies for Sale in West Virginia

Huntington and Charleston are two of the best cities for raising a pup in West Virginia. Below are some of the activities that you can enjoy with your pup in these cities.

Charleston, WV

Huntington, WV

The price of puppies for sale in West Virginia typically range between $1,000 and $3,600. The price varies depending on the dog breed, experience of the breeder, litter registrations, health guarantees, and products provided with your pup. Professional breeders may use dams or sires of championship bloodlines (such asAmerican Kennel Club champions), which can increase the price of the puppy.

Some puppy mills or backyard breeders offer puppies at a very cheap price (e.g. $300). You should be wary of puppies listed for sale at such prices. While these breeders may advertise their breeding practices as safe, they in fact ignore important health, safety, and socialization standards. Further, their overbreeding is both unhealthy for the breeding parents and contributes to a dog overpopulation problem.

If you are searching for the perfect puppy for your home, start by contacting your local shelters and rescues. Adoption agencies have wonderful dogs available where you may find the perfect match for your home. You can search for your local West Virginia county's humane society or animal shelter, for instance the Fairfax County, WV Animal Shelter or the Humane Society of Raleigh County, WV.

If you are unable to find the right furry companion at your local shelter, then consider purchasing from a reputable West Virginia breeder. To expand your search, you can search for breeders in Kentucky, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, or South Carolina. If you are looking for a specific breed, such as a Toy Poodle or Basset Hound, you may have better luck from an expanded search.

Once you have found a potential breeder, it is important that you vet the breeder by collecting as much information as possible. For instance, you can make a site visit to their breeding residence, or request videos of their breeding space to inspect the premises. Other information to collect include proof of breeder certifications, litter registrations, health guarantees, recent veterinary checks, and photos of the breeding parents.

Once you have found the right puppy, ask the breeder for information that helps you confirm the puppy is the right match for your home. For instance, you can ask for the expected weight of the puppy based on the parents' weights, or the puppy's likelihood of shedding. Breeders with high standards are well-informed about this information and will be able to easily answer your questions.

Adding a puppy to your home is a big life decision. To give you confidence in your purchasing decision, we have vetted 1,000+ breeders across the United States, including many reputable breeders in West Virginia. Our team is here to help you find your new furry friend, and to arrange for the travel of your new puppy home. You can call, text, or email our team 7 days a week, and one of our associates will be happy to assist you with your search.