Sell My Dog Online

How do I sell my dog online?

You sell a dog online by choosing where to list it, then writing an honest, detailed listing with photos that let buyers message you directly.

• General classifieds sites — These cover every kind of item. Pet listings can sit alongside furniture and electronics and get lost in the noise.
• Dedicated pet marketplaces — Built only for pets, sites like PetzLover operate across 190+ countries and group listings by breed, price and location, putting your dog in front of people already looking for one.
• Breed clubs — Useful if your dog is a recognised breed and the club keeps a public list of dogs needing new homes, though coverage varies by breed and region.
• Social media groups — Quick to post in, but posts disappear from feeds fast and there's little structure for buyers to search or filter.

How do you list a dog on PetzLover?

You list a dog on PetzLover by writing a description, adding photos and setting details, then publishing. It goes live immediately.

1. Write the listing — Describe your dog's age, breed, temperament and any training, health or behaviour points a buyer would want to know upfront.
2. Add clear photos — Include a few well-lit shots showing your dog from different angles and doing normal things, not just posed head shots.
3. Set your price and location — Buyers can filter by breed, price, gender and location. Accurate details help the right people find your listing.
4. Publish it — Listing on PetzLover is free, and the listing goes live immediately after you publish it.
5. Reply to messages — Buyers contact you directly through the listing, so check messages regularly and answer honestly.

What should I prepare before listing my dog?

Before you list, gather clear photos, health and vaccination records, and a description covering temperament, training and history.

• Photos — Take several in good natural light, showing your dog's coat, face and general condition clearly.
• Health records — Have vet records, vaccination history and any microchip details ready to share once a buyer asks.
• Written description — Cover age, breed, temperament, house-training and how your dog behaves around children or other animals.
• Timing — List when you can respond to enquiries promptly and are ready for viewings, rather than during a busy week.

How much should I charge to sell my dog?

Set a price by checking what similar dogs of the same breed and age are listed for near you, then adjust for training, health checks and pedigree.

Sorting listings by price low to high or high to low lets you see the current range for a breed before you settle on your own figure.

Health checks, vaccinations, microchipping and any training already done tend to push a price up, while an older dog or one without papers may sit lower.

Demand for a breed can differ from one area to another within Malta. Compare listings close to you rather than assuming the price is the same everywhere.

Is it safe to sell a dog to a stranger online?

Selling to someone you haven't met before is safe if you meet in person before handover, verify who you're dealing with, and avoid unusual payment requests.

• Meet in person — Arrange the handover somewhere you can see the dog interact with the buyer before agreeing anything final.
• Watch for remote-only buyers — Anyone offering to buy without seeing the dog, or asking you to ship it sight unseen, is a common warning sign.
• Avoid unusual deposit requests — Be cautious of buyers who want to pay a deposit through an unfamiliar method or ask you to cover a courier fee upfront.
• Trust your instincts — If a buyer avoids simple questions about where they live or why they want the dog, treat that as a reason to slow down.

These precautions matter just as much across Malta as anywhere else.

What are the rules for selling a dog?

Rules on selling a dog, including any licensing, vaccination proof or minimum age requirements, depend on where you live, so check the rules where you live before you list.

Requirements can cover licensing to sell, proof of vaccination, microchipping and minimum ages for either the seller or the dog, and these vary widely from place to place.

None of this is universal. Confirm with your vet or local authority what applies before you advertise.

Sort this out before you publish, since fixing a missed step after a buyer has already paid a deposit is far harder.

What if nobody enquires about my dog?

If enquiries are slow, look first at your photos, price and description, then let interested buyers find you through an alert instead of waiting passively.

Re-read your listing as if you were the buyer and check whether the photos, price and description match what similar listings show.

On PetzLover, buyers can set an alert for a breed or area. Someone looking for exactly your dog may then get notified as soon as you publish.

Give it a little time before assuming something is wrong, since interest can pick up once the right buyer happens to be searching.

Does selling a puppy work differently to an adult dog?

Yes, selling a puppy involves extra questions buyers commonly ask, such as vaccination status and weaning progress, that rarely come up when selling an adult dog.

Buyers often ask to see the mother, or at least proof of her health, since this reassures them about temperament and background.

Adult dogs get judged more on training, behaviour and how they settle into a new home. Mention routines, commands and any quirks.

Either way, answer questions honestly, since a buyer who feels misled after picking up the dog is bad for everyone involved.