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A puppy under 6 months may only be sold by its breeder, who must be the person named on the licence. It may only be shown to a prospective buyer in the presence of its biological mother (unless she has died).

Puppies can legally go to their new homes from the age of 8 weeks. However holding on a little longer and letting them go around 12 weeks can be really beneficial, as their development and socialising will be a lot more established by that point.

All dogs three months of age and older living in Pennsylvania must be licensed by January 1 of each year. Violators will be cited up to $300 per violation, plus court costs. There are two types of licenses: an annual license and a lifetime license.

Table of State Laws Concerning Minimum Age for Sale of Puppies StateCitation and LinkMinimum Age Under Which Cannot SellAlaskaArizonaA.R.S. § 44-1799.04Less than eight weeks oldArkansasCaliforniaWest's Ann. Cal. Penal Code § 597z Cal. Health & Safety Code § 122045 - 122315Under eight weeks old47 more rows

The Pennsylvania Puppy Lemon Law defines a ?lemon dog? as one that is sick or injured and cannot be returned to health by reasonable veterinary care. If you have purchased a lemon puppy, you may be entitled to a refund or replacement dog under the Pennsylvania Puppy Lemon Law.

In general, however, puppies at under 6 weeks should still be with their mother and siblings. Any breeder releasing their puppies younger than 6 weeks would be a strong red flag. Some breeders will let their puppies go to their new homes at around 6 weeks of age.