Selling A Pet Online – Important to Remember (Puppies or Kittens must be at least 8 week old and microchipped before they can be sold) (We recommend also worming and to be vaccinated and vet checked before selling this will give the buyer peace of mind)

After you’ve bred a litter, it’s important that you find homes that’ll give your Puppies or Kittens A happy life.

Choosing the best owners for your Puppies or Kittens, and making sure they’re suitable, isn’t always easy.

We’ve created this guide on how to attract Puppies or Kittens buyers,

When to advertise your litter

The best time to advertise your litter depends on you and the demand for your Puppies or Kittens.

• Before Puppies or Kittens are born, some breeders let people know that they have a litter on the way

•  Other breeders may only advertise once they’re born
• Waiting until they’re 2 weeks old gives you a little space for things to calm down.
• Whenever you advertise, remember that your Puppies or Kittens must be with you until they’re at  least 8 weeks old.

Do I need a breeder’s licence?

You only need a breeding licence if you breed three or more litters a year, or if you advertise as a business.

If you intend to breed more often, you should look into whether you need a licence.

You may need to contact your local council about this as they issue licences for dog and Cat breeders.

How much should I charge for my puppies or kittens?​

It’s not nice to think of your Puppies or Kittens as a commodity, but if you’re selling them, then you’ll need to know what to charge. How much you sell your Puppies or Kittens for is entirely up to you and will depend on the benefits of your Puppies or Kittens Do they have parents that have been fully  health tested  or have succeeded in particular sports, activities or disciplines? How much it has cost you to care for and raise your puppies, including health testing, and what the demand for them is like. Your most important concern should always be that your Puppies or Kittens find a good home, not how much profit you make.

Finding buyers (Www.BuyAPet.co.uk)

To help attract Puppies or Kittens buyers, you could:

Reach out to friends and family – selling your Puppies or Kittens to friends and family can be an easy way to find homes for your litter. However, no matter who you sell your Puppies or Kittens to, make sure that they”ll be able to look after and care for them as they grow up. If none of your friends and family are interested in buying a Puppy or Kittens, ask if they know of anyone suitable who is.

Things to ask your potential puppy or kitten buyers​

When you sell a Puppy or Kittens to a new owner, it’s important that you know that the Puppies or Kittens will be going to a good home. Your first contact with potential owners, whether that’s over the phone, by email or by direct messages. This will give you a first impression of whether they’re a good fit for your Puppy or Kittens (speaking directly to potential owners will give you more of a feel as to their suitability). It’s important that you find out more about them and their situation by asking the following types of questions (either over the phone or asking them to fill in a questionnaire): Find out if they have done their ‘homework’ on their chosen breed.

What can they tell you about the breed and what do they know?

• Ask them what they imagine getting a puppy or kitten and owning a dog would be like.

• Find out if they own, or have previously owned a dog or a pet before.

• Do they have enough time to give the puppy or kitten the right amount of  exercise .

• Find out whether they’re just looking for a pet, or whether they may be interested in breeding at a later stage.

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• Find out more about where they live i.e., do they have a fenced garden etc.
• Do they have any children? How many people currently live in the house? Try to meet the whole family,
• Find out if the potential owner has the time and inclination to groom an adult dog,

• Remember to give a puppy or kitten buyer a bit of space after speaking to them.
• This gives them a little room to think and could stop them from rushing into any decisions. 
• Allways meet them in person.

Meet your puppy or kitten buyers​

Once you’ve narrowed down your list of buyers, if any seem like a good match for your puppies, make sure that you invite them to meet the puppies.

This is a great opportunity for you to answer their questions and get to know each other.

Watch how they react, if they’re uninterested in the puppies or the information you’re giving them,

it could be a sign that they’re not the right owners for your puppies.

Keeping you safe​

Inviting any strangers to your home can be risky,

Make sure that you ask them for a picture or a copy of some sort of photo identification.

where possible, try to have someone with you when you meet them.

Meeting mum​

While your puppy buyers are visiting, ensure that you give them the opportunity to see the mother interacting with her babies. This gives puppy or kitten buyers the reassurance that your puppies or kittens are well cared for and have not been separated from their mother. It also gives them a chance to see their mother’s temperament, which could influence how their puppy or kitten behaves when they’re grown up.

While they’re visiting, make sure that they can see all of the puppies or kittens in the litter, rather than just the puppy or kitten they’re thinking of buying. Not only does this allow you to see how these potential owners interact with the puppies, Helping you to assess their suitability, but it also gives the puppies an opportunity for socialisation too. You should make sure that buyers are shown where the puppies are kept, where they sleep and where the puppies were born.

Should I ask for a deposit?​

Many breeders ask for a deposit if their buyers want to choose a particular puppy or kitten. How much they pay really depends on you, but a reasonable amount to pay is usually between 10% and 25%.  Make sure that you don’t charge too much for a deposit, as it could put some potential puppy buyers off. Always provide a receipt for the deposit and write on this any conditions or stipulations. Puppy or kitten fraud is on the rise and many people have paid a deposit only to never hear from the breeder again, so some people might be wary of paying a deposit.

When should I sell my puppies?​

In the UK, puppies or kittens can’t be sold before they are at least 8 weeks old.

Taking a puppy or kitten away from its mum, brothers and sisters too early can affect their behaviour in the long run.

What do I need to do before I sell my puppies?​

Before they go to their new homes, we recommend that your puppies or kittens are:

• Socialised – The  first 8 to 10 weeks  of a puppy’s of kittens life are essential for teaching them how to interact with people, dogs and other animals.

• Habituated – Getting used to other personalities, it’s important that your puppies or kittens are exposed to new sights and sounds

• Kept clean – No need to bath your puppies or kittens, but you do need to make sure that their mum is keeping them clean.

Essentials

• Microchipped – it’s the law that all puppies or kittens must be microchipped.

• Wormed – It’s important to worm your puppies or kittens when they’re young,

• Vaccinated – puppies and kittens can be  immunised  against a number of very serious infectious diseases.

What to give your puppy buyers​

When you finally sell your puppy or kitten, make sure that you give your puppy buyers.

A signed copy of your contract.

This document protects you and the puppy or kitten buyer.

The contract will need to be shared with the potential puppy or kitten buyer in advance.

This contract will need to be signed by both parties and should contain:

• Information about the puppy or kitten

• The new owner’s details

• Your details

• Information about any  endorsements

• Whether you have mentioned that the puppy or kitten needs to be  neutered

• The information you give them should also contain information and options on how you can  transfer the ownership into your name . Microchipping details
• You should supply a  microchipping  certificate and information on where the microchip’snumber is registered 
• Vaccination  and  worming  details Copies of the mother and fathers’ health certificates to show that they have been  health screened .

Information to guide the new breeder on:

• Socialisation ,  exercise  and training information.
• Information , about the  breed , including advice on grooming.
• Feeding advice , including information on the food and feeding schedule they were on while with you.

• Worming regime  (when the puppy was last wormed, the product used and when the next worming is due)
• Immunisation regime  (what vaccinations, if any, have been done or which vaccines are recommended)
• A puppy or kitten pack  – some breeders give new puppy buyers a pack of essentials to get them started.

Collecting the puppy or kitten​

Ask your puppy or kitten buyers to come and collect their new puppy from you.

Try to avoid dropping off the puppy or kitten at a mutually beneficial location,

This is a practice that is commonly associated with puppy farmers.

Make sure that the puppy or kitten buyer pays you before you hand the puppy over.

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