{"id":4425,"date":"2022-07-28T14:14:54","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T14:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-paperwork-should-i-get-when-buying-a-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-07-29T07:30:27","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T07:30:27","slug":"frequent-question-what-paperwork-should-i-get-when-buying-a-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-paperwork-should-i-get-when-buying-a-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequent question: What paperwork should I get when buying a dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-paperwork-should-i-get-when-buying-a-dog\/#Frequent_question_What_paperwork_should_I_get_when_buying_a_dog\" title=\"Frequent question: What paperwork should I get when buying a dog?\">Frequent question: What paperwork should I get when buying a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-paperwork-should-i-get-when-buying-a-dog\/#What_paperwork_should_you_get_when_buying_a_puppy\" title=\"What paperwork should you get when buying a puppy?\">What paperwork should you get when buying a puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-paperwork-should-i-get-when-buying-a-dog\/#What_do_Papers_mean_when_buying_a_dog\" title=\"What do Papers mean when buying a dog?\">What do Papers mean when buying a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-paperwork-should-i-get-when-buying-a-dog\/#What_papers_do_I_need_for_a_dog\" title=\"What papers do I need for a dog?\">What papers do I need for a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-paperwork-should-i-get-when-buying-a-dog\/#Should_I_get_a_receipt_when_buying_a_dog\" title=\"Should I get a receipt when buying a dog?\">Should I get a receipt when buying a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-paperwork-should-i-get-when-buying-a-dog\/#How_do_you_know_if_a_dog_breeder_is_legit\" title=\"How do you know if a dog breeder is legit?\">How do you know if a dog breeder is legit?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-paperwork-should-i-get-when-buying-a-dog\/#What_should_a_breeder_give_you\" title=\"What should a breeder give you?\">What should a breeder give you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-paperwork-should-i-get-when-buying-a-dog\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_get_papers_on_a_dog\" title=\"How much does it cost to get papers on a dog?\">How much does it cost to get papers on a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-paperwork-should-i-get-when-buying-a-dog\/#How_do_I_buy_a_dog_online_without_getting_scammed\" title=\"How do I buy a dog online without getting scammed?\">How do I buy a dog online without getting scammed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-paperwork-should-i-get-when-buying-a-dog\/#What_does_ACA_stand_for_in_dogs\" title=\"What does ACA stand for in dogs?\">What does ACA stand for in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-paperwork-should-i-get-when-buying-a-dog\/#What_determines_ownership_of_a_dog\" title=\"What determines ownership of a dog?\">What determines ownership of a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-paperwork-should-i-get-when-buying-a-dog\/#What_do_you_do_if_someone_wont_give_your_pet_back\" title=\"What do you do if someone won\u2019t give your pet back?\">What do you do if someone won\u2019t give your pet back?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-paperwork-should-i-get-when-buying-a-dog\/#Can_someone_take_back_a_dog\" title=\"Can someone take back a dog?\">Can someone take back a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-paperwork-should-i-get-when-buying-a-dog\/#Are_home_pets_safe\" title=\"Are home pets safe?\">Are home pets safe?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-paperwork-should-i-get-when-buying-a-dog\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_is_a_pedigree\" title=\"How do I know if my dog is a pedigree?\">How do I know if my dog is a pedigree?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-paperwork-should-i-get-when-buying-a-dog\/#Should_you_buy_a_puppy_from_a_private_seller\" title=\"Should you buy a puppy from a private seller?\">Should you buy a puppy from a private seller?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequent_question_What_paperwork_should_I_get_when_buying_a_dog\"><\/span>Frequent question: What paperwork should I get when buying a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Documents Required<br \/>\nVaccination and de-worming records: An up-to-date vaccination record of the puppy and its de-worming regime, should be handed over to the owner at the time of sale. Recommendations for future de-worming and vaccination should also be provided to the new owner.<\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-website-to-buy-a-dog\/\">What is the best website to buy a dog?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-paperwork-should-you-get-when-buying\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_paperwork_should_you_get_when_buying_a_puppy\"><\/span>What paperwork should you get when buying a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Paperwork and health<\/p>\n<p>Ask for proof of any vet checks, vaccinations (where applicable), microchipping, and\/or pedigree papers. Be aware that the puppy should be at least eight weeks old at the point when it goes home with you. A responsible breeder would never send you home with a puppy younger than that.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-papers-mean-when-buying-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_Papers_mean_when_buying_a_dog\"><\/span>What do Papers mean when buying a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What are \u201cpapers\u201d? Papers are simply a dog registration. A registration certificate will tell you the name of your pup\u2019s mom and dad and the date when she was born. Your certificate may come from the AKC (American Kennel Club), or the UKC (United Kennel Club).<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-papers-do-i-need-for-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_papers_do_I_need_for_a_dog\"><\/span>What papers do I need for a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>California Entrance Requirements for Dogs<\/p>\n<p>All domestic dogs must be healthy. Dogs over four (4) months of age must have documentation proving current rabies vaccination. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI), also known as a health certificate, is not required for privately owned dogs entering California.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191711\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-papers-do-I-need-for-a-dog-2.jpg\" alt=\"What papers do I need for a dog?\" width=\"800\" height=\"825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-papers-do-I-need-for-a-dog-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-papers-do-I-need-for-a-dog-2-291x300.jpg 291w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-papers-do-I-need-for-a-dog-2-768x792.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oinFcCOvr2c\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-get-a-receipt-when-buying-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_get_a_receipt_when_buying_a_dog\"><\/span>Should I get a receipt when buying a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ensure that you always get receipts, as well as any accompanying paperwork confirming you own your pet. If you\u2019re asked to pay a deposit, make sure that it is clearly established under what circumstances the deposit should be returned to you if the purchase doesn\u2019t go ahead.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-know-if-a-dog-breeder-is-legit\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_a_dog_breeder_is_legit\"><\/span>How do you know if a dog breeder is legit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ask if the breeder is a member of an AKC-affiliated club and contact that club to verify membership or check recent listings of available AKC Litters from breeders. You can also check with the BBB (www.bbb.org) and the AKC (919-233-9767) to see if there are any complaints about the breeder.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-should-a-breeder-give-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_a_breeder_give_you\"><\/span>What should a breeder give you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your breeder should provide medical history on the puppy. Depending on the age of adoption, this will include one or two sets of puppy shots or other care like routine worming. The purchase contract may require owners to maintain specific health care practices, feed recommended diets or other specific instructions.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-papers-on-a\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_get_papers_on_a_dog\"><\/span>How much does it cost to get papers on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>INDIVIDUAL DOG REGISTRATION \u2013 PAPER<\/p>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"ztXv9\">\n<th style=\"padding-left: 0;\">BASIC REGISTRATION ONLY (INCLUDES PAPER APPLICATION FEE)<\/th>\n<th>$37.99<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">BASIC REGISTRATION + AKC REUNITE<\/td>\n<td>$54.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; padding-left: 0;\" colspan=\"2\">Registration paper late fees \u2013 add to selection above:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">LATE FEE \u2013 OVER 12 MONTHS AFTER LITTER REGISTERED<\/td>\n<td>$35.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">LATE FEE \u2013 OVER 24 MONTHS AFTER LITTER REGISTERED<\/td>\n<td>$65.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Rb2pw5CVwSY\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-buy-a-dog-online-without-getting\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_buy_a_dog_online_without_getting_scammed\"><\/span>How do I buy a dog online without getting scammed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to avoid pet scams<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Contact rescue groups for the breed you want. They may have a pet for you or be able to recommend a breeder.<\/li>\n<li>Know typical prices and avoid deeply discounted or \u201cfree\u201d pets, which can suggest fraud or a puppy mill.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the breeder.<\/li>\n<li>Expect the breeder to ask you questions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191710\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-papers-do-I-need-for-a-dog-1.jpg\" alt=\"What papers do I need for a dog?\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-papers-do-I-need-for-a-dog-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-papers-do-I-need-for-a-dog-1-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-aca-stand-for-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_ACA_stand_for_in_dogs\"><\/span>What does ACA stand for in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is the difference between American Kennel Club (AKC) and other breed registries such as American Canine Association (ACA) and International Canine Association (ICA)? The American Kennel Club is a more recognized breed registry in the United States.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-determines-ownership-of-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_determines_ownership_of_a_dog\"><\/span>What determines ownership of a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>California\u2019s New \u201cPet Custody\u201d Law Differentiates Companion Animals from Other Types of Property.\u00a0 In states without statutory language addressing this issue, rightful ownership of a companion animal is typically determined according to who paid the animal\u2019s adoption or purchase fee.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-you-do-if-someone-won-t-give-your\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_someone_wont_give_your_pet_back\"><\/span>What do you do if someone won\u2019t give your pet back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the dog is yours and you can prove it, then if it is not returned you can contact the local police and file a theft report. Police may or may not get involved, sometimes they decide that ownership is not clear and the dispute is a civil matter.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g4s027M5G-0\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-someone-take-back-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_someone_take_back_a_dog\"><\/span>Can someone take back a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Answer. People who give away or sell their animal generally have no further legal rights to that animal. The person who adopted the animal or purchased the animal does not typically have to return the animal unless there was an agreement that stated otherwise.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-home-pets-safe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_home_pets_safe\"><\/span>Are home pets safe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pets4Homes is one of the largest classified ad sites in the UK and whilst it does have more security in place compared to some alternative sites, Watchdog has found that scammers are still able to list fake adverts on Pets4Homes.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N6Nr-k_slTo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-is-a-pedigree\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_is_a_pedigree\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog is a pedigree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, for your dog to be classed as a pedigree or purebreed in insurance terms, all that matters is that its parents are of the same breed. Have a look at this help section on the Bought By Many website for clarification: So if your dog has two Pug parents, that means you\u2019ve got a pedigree Pug.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-you-buy-a-puppy-from-a-private-seller\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_buy_a_puppy_from_a_private_seller\"><\/span>Should you buy a puppy from a private seller?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important to know where your puppy was bred and what to look for when choosing a family pet. A private seller is defined as someone who does not breed and sell puppies as a business.\u00a0 If they did, they would need to be licensed as a commercial trader by the local authority.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Frequent question: What paperwork should I get when buying a dog?What paperwork should you get when buying a puppy?What do Papers mean when buying a dog?What papers do I need for a dog?Should I get a receipt when buying a dog?How do you know if a dog breeder is legit?What should a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":191708,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-paperwork-should-I-get-when-buying-a-dog-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4425"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4425"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4425\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":191713,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4425\/revisions\/191713"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/191708"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4425"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4425"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4425"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}