How to Safely Buy a Puppy Online

How to Safely Buy a Puppy Online: The Complete Guide

The Reality of Buying a Puppy Online

Finding the right puppy online should be exciting, not uncertain.
With NewDoggy, the process becomes clear, structured, and fully supported from choosing your puppy to safely bringing them home.

Instead of worrying about scams or hidden risks, you move forward with confidence, guided by a professional, transparent process at every step.

Trusted by families worldwide, our reputation is reflected in independent reviews on Trustpilot, eKomi and ScamAdviser.

How to safely buy a puppy online

Buying Locally

Finding a responsible local breeder is a wonderful way to bring a puppy home if you have access to one. When done right, it allows you to visit in person and see the environment first-hand.

However, not all breeders operate to the same standards. It is important to do thorough research to ensure you aren't supporting poor practices. If you have any doubts about a local source, take your time and remain vigilant.

The Expert Sourcing Option

When your ideal companion isn't available locally, or if you need professional assistance to navigate the complexities of international puppy sourcing, we provide a secure, guided path.

Our role is to manage the complex logistics and reduce risks, ensuring a clear and confident journey for you and your puppy.

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How to safely buy a puppy online

Ensuring a Safe & Transparent Experience

We believe that finding your new companion should be a clear, honest, and joyful journey. When buying a puppy online, transparency is your best tool. For deeper insights on navigating the online puppy world, please read our guide on how to avoid puppy scams.

At NewDoggy, we prioritize safety through clear, accountable practices:

  • Authentic Media: We share real photos and videos of our puppies—never stock imagery or stolen content.
  • Verified Communication: We engage with families through official website channels and verified platforms.
  • Secure Transactions: We use protected payment methods, such as credit cards and PayPal, to ensure buyer security.
  • Transparent Engagement: We are always reachable, open to questions, and accountable throughout the entire process.
  • Verifiable Track Record: Our reputation is built on authentic customer references and verified reviews from families worldwide.

A legitimate service should be open and accessible. By focusing on verifiable information and secure practices, we ensure that you can make your decision with complete confidence.

How to Buy a Puppy from NewDoggy

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Start Your Puppy Search

Tell us what you are looking for. Share your preferred breed, your lifestyle, and any specific expectations you have. We use this to understand exactly what you need in a companion.

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We Find Suitable Options

We leverage our network of selected European breeders to identify puppy options that match your preferences, ensuring each choice is evaluated for suitability.

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Review Information

Transparency is our priority. We provide photos, videos, and essential background information about the puppy and the breeder so you can make an informed, comfortable decision.

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Health & Preparation

Once you select your puppy, we coordinate the necessary veterinary checks, vaccinations, microchipping, and required health documentation to ensure your puppy is ready for travel.

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Travel & Delivery

We manage all travel logistics. Every plan is tailored to the puppy's breed, age, size, and destination requirements to ensure the journey is as safe and stress-free as possible.

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Welcome Your Puppy Home

Our support continues after arrival. We remain available to help with questions regarding your puppy’s settling-in process, initial care, and documentation as your new journey begins.

Responsible Choices: Helping Dogs Beyond Your Own Puppy

While finding your perfect puppy is an exciting journey, it’s important not to forget the millions of dogs still waiting for a loving home.

At NewDoggy, we believe responsible dog ownership goes beyond a single purchase. Whenever possible, we encourage supporting organizations and initiatives that help rescue and rehome dogs in need. Many responsible Puppy Finder Companies partner with reputable rescue centres, contributing resources, funding, and visibility to support their work.

Even if adopting a shelter dog isn’t the right choice for you, you can still make a meaningful impact. Supporting ethical services that give back, spreading awareness, or contributing to rescue organizations all help improve the lives of dogs who haven’t yet found their forever families.

Choosing responsibly doesn’t just shape your own experience, it helps create a better future for dogs everywhere.

Ready to find your dream companion?

Explore our carefully selected puppies and begin your journey with us today.

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As our website is continuously visited by future dog owners it may easily happen that someone else books this dog. As soon as your reservation is confirmed, the dog is booked for you and no one else can do it as we won’t accept further reservations. The deposit ($ 800) will be deducted from the Final Price. As the deposit is non-refundable, you should make sure that your are ready, sure, confident and has enough information to buy a dog before paying a deposit. However, the deposit will be returned if you cancel the reserved dog within 48 hours after the reservation. In this case we will refund the deposit within 10 days but related payments fees will be deducted. After 48 hours sale has ended and shall remain subject only to the General Terms and Conditions.

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Export Pedigree

In case you plan to breed your dog or participate in dog shows, it is necessary to transfer your dog’s original FCI registered pedigree to a kennel club in your country. We provide you with the option to export your dog’s pedigree which you can present to your kennel club to obtain a local registration.

Basic Socialization Training - The Puppy Preschool

In this Puppy Training programme, your puppy will receive one hour of training per day with our Expert Trainer. It is the ideal program for those who wish to welcome home a puppy that knows the very basics, but wishes to teach the hardier stuff themselves. Our Team will send you weekly updates on your puppy’s progress in the form of videos. At the end of the training, your puppy will receive a certificate as proof of completing the programme.

Advanced Socialization Training - The Puppy Academy

This Training programme is extensive in nature. If you enrol your puppy in the Academy, your NewDoggy will live with the trainer for the duration of the program, being in training round-the-clock. By the end of this training, your puppy will be much better prepared to adapt to their new environment and you will have an easier time getting used to the newest member of your family. Our Team will send you updates on your puppy’s progress in the form of videos every 3 to 4 days. At the end of the training, your puppy will don a graduation cap and receive a certificate as proof of completing the programme.

Designer Fashion Grooming

Any long-coated puppy can be groomed to your preferred style. Just send us some sample photos, and our professional groomer will groom your puppy to that style just before he/she is sent to you. All our pups get baths, nail clipping, and ear cleaning. The Designer Fashion Grooming Service also includes basic grooming on departure preparation (but not limited to): bathing, hygiene trimming, nail clipping & ear cleaning.

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The following is needed to bring a puppy into Dubai:


  1. All dogs entering Dubai from a low-risk country at least 15 weeks old, and those entering from a high-risk country must be at least 27 weeks old.
  2. Microchip – All dogs entering and residing in Dubai must be equipped with either a 9 or 15 digit microchip.
  3. Import Permit – All dogs entering Dubai must be equipped with a Special Permit from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. Valid for 30 days.
  4. Vaccinations* – Depending on the country of origin, your pet might need a rabies shot on top of all the age appropriate vaccinations. Dubai specific vaccinations: Canine Distemper Virus, Canine Parvo Virus, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Rabies.
  5. Rabies Titer Test * – All dogs entering Dubai must be tested for rabies no later than 14 days before the planned travel date. ( Only from specific
  6. Parasite check - All pets travelling to Dubai must receive preventive treatments against internal and external parasites in the 14 days before travel by an authorised and competent vet.
  7. Health Check – A Health Check by a veterinarian is mandatory in order to obtain permissions to enter Dubai.
  8. Pet Passport – This document verifies that the puppy is fully healthy and up-to-date on their vaccinations.


* The United Arab Emirates classifies all countries into two rabies categories:
  • Low-risk countries: Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Falkland Island, Fiji, Finland, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Montenegro, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Palau, Portugal, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, UK, and Vanuatu.
  • High-risk countries: All other countries are considered high-risk countries.
** Only for puppies from high-risk countries
Travel Requirements

The following is needed to bring a puppy into Abu Dhabi:


  1. All dogs entering Abu Dhabi from a low-risk country at least 15 weeks old, and those entering from a high-risk country must be at least 27 weeks old.
  2. Microchip – All dogs entering and residing in Abu Dhabi must be equipped with either a 9 or 15 digit microchip.
  3. Import Permit – All dogs entering Abu Dhabi must be equipped with a Special Permit from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. Valid for 30 days.
  4. Vaccinations* – Depending on the country of origin, your pet might need a rabies shot on top of all the age appropriate vaccinations. Abu Dhabi specific vaccinations: Canine Distemper Virus, Canine Parvo Virus, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Rabies.
  5. Rabies Titer Test * – All dogs entering Abu Dhabi must be tested for rabies no later than 14 days before the planned travel date. ( Only from specific
  6. Parasite check - All pets travelling to Abu Dhabi must receive preventive treatments against internal and external parasites in the 14 days before travel by an authorised and competent vet.
  7. Health Check – A Health Check by a veterinarian is mandatory in order to obtain permissions to enter Abu Dhabi.
  8. Pet Passport – This document verifies that the puppy is fully healthy and up-to-date on their vaccinations.


* The United Arab Emirates classifies all countries into two rabies categories:
  • Low-risk countries: Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Falkland Island, Fiji, Finland, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Montenegro, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Palau, Portugal, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, UK, and Vanuatu.
  • High-risk countries: All other countries are considered high-risk countries.
** Only for puppies from high-risk countries
Travel Requirements

The following is needed to bring a puppy into Hong Kong:


  1. All dogs entering Hong Kong must be at least 3 months old.
  2. Microchip – All dogs entering and residing in Hong Kong must be equipped with either a 9 or 15-digit microchip.
  3. Import Permit – All dogs entering Hong Kong must be equipped with a Special Permit from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. Valid for up to 6 months.
  4. Vaccinations* – Depending on the country of origin, your pet might need a rabies shot on top of all the age appropriate vaccinations. Hong Kong specific vaccinations: Canine distemper, infectious canine hepatitis, canine parvovirus and rabies.
  5. Health Check – A Health Check by a veterinarian is mandatory in order to obtain permissions to enter Hong Kong.
  6. Pet Passport – This document verifies that the puppy is fully healthy and up-to-date on their vaccinations.
  7. Captain’s Affidavit – Document to be provided by the airline personnel confirming that your dog has not left its crate or interacted with other pets at any point during the journey.


* Hong Kong classifies countries into 3 groups. Vaccinations against rabies are only required from Groups 2 & 3.
  • Group 1: Rabies-free countries (at least 6 months of residency) Australia, Fiji, Hawaii, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Bailiwick of Jersey.
  • Group 2: Rabies-controlled (at least 4 months of residency) Austria, Bahrain, Bermuda, Canada, Cyprus, Finland, Germany, Guam, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Vanuatu, Bahamas, Belgium, Brunei, Cayman Island, Denmark, France, Gibraltar, Iceland, Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, New Caledonia, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, The Netherlands, USA (Continental), Virgin Islands.
  • Group 3: All other countries.
** Only for puppies from high-risk countries
Travel Requirements

The following is needed to bring a puppy into Switzerland:


  1. All pets entering Switzerland must be equipped with a 15-digit microchip that is compliant with ISO 11784/11785.
  2. Dogs must be vaccinated against distemper.
  3. Rabies vaccinations are mandatory. Dogs must receive their first rabies vaccine at least 21 days before entering the country.*
  4. The state veterinarian of the origin country must equip the dog with a valid Health Certificate.
  5. Import Permit – all dogs entering from a 3rd level rabies country must carry an import permit issued at least three weeks in advance. Entry points through Basel, Geneva, Zurich.
  6. Different regulations depending on whether it is a commercial purchase or individual and where the dog is coming from.


* Specifications differ for booster shots. ** Switzerland categorises countries by level of risk of rabies in three levels.
  • Level 1: All EU Member States and Andorra, Switzerland, Faeroe Islands, Gibraltar, Greenland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Northern Ireland, Norway, San Marino, Vatican City State.
  • Level 2 (Low Risk of Rabies): Ascension Island, United Arab Emirates, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Aruba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bahrain, Bermuda,Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Belarus, Canada, Chile, Curaçao, Fiji, Falkland Islands, Great Britain (including Crown dependencies), Hong Kong, Jamaica, Japan, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Cayman Islands, Saint Lucia, North Macedonia, Montserrat, Mauritius, Mexico, Malaysia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, French Polynesia, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Russia, Singapore, Saint Helena, Sint Marteen, Trinidad and Tobago, Taiwan, United States of America, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, British Virgin Islands, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna.
  • Level 3: All other countries are considered as having a high risk of rabies.
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