FAQs
How much does a Pug cost in Adelaide?
Purebred Pug puppies that are vet checked, received their first rounds of vaccinations and are ready to be welcomed into loving homes can cost anything between $2,000 and $4,000 in Adelaide.
What paperwork should come with a Pug puppy in Adelaide?
According to the Australian National Kennel Council, this is the paperwork that should definitely come with these pups and we encourage you to double-check this before bringing your puppy home:
- Sales Contract
- Pedigree Papers by the ANKC
- Registration Certificate from the local register with Date of Birth etc.
- Health Guarantee Papers stating certain health issues and whether they were checked for
- Health and Vaccination Papers from a vet
- Dog's Identification Tag
Is it safe to buy a Pug puppy online?
It might be attractive for your to look for Pug puppies online on social media websites such as Facebook, as most of these ads offer puppies for much lower prices and potentially much sooner than your local breeder. But we rather encourage being patient and willing to invest the right amount of money to ensure you are in for the real deal.
There are a lot of scammers out there, who are advertising Pugs for sale in your area, but who might actually not even have any puppies available or pets that do not have a pedigree or might even have some serious health issues.
How can I protect myself when buying a Pug in Adelaide?
Not buying your puppies straight from online ads is definitely the first recommendation, but here are a few more things you can do to protect yourself when looking for Pug puppies:
- Always make contact with the breeder and request a photo or more for proof of the pups
- Arrange a personal visit with the breeder and to see the puppies yourself before buying them
- Don't be afraid to ask plenty of questions
- Request your puppies to be vet checked, de-wormed, and to see all of the necessary papers before making payment
Many reputable breeders will also request to visit you and your family first, to make sure they can add you to their list of approved homes for their puppies.
www.jaditipug.com
www.tanyettepugs.wixsite.com/breeders/home
https://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/breeders/pug.asp?state=sa
https://ourfamilydog.org.uk/new-puppy-paperwork
https://www.rd.com/article/pet-scams/