#puppyspot

If you’re looking to bring a new purebred (or “designer” breed) puppy into your life, choosing a breeder that prioritizes the health, welfare, and responsible care of their dogs is vital. 

PuppySpot: Is it legit? A Real Dog Mom’s Review

If you’ve ever scrolled online looking for puppies, PuppySpot likely popped up it’s one of the biggest puppy placement sites in the U.S., promising an easy way to find all kinds of breeds and bring them home safely. But is it legit, or just another sketchy pet marketplace? I dove into customer reviews and industry feedback to give you a clear, honest picture of what real people say good and bad.

What PuppySpot Claims to Be

PuppySpot calls itself a puppy placement service that connects people with breeders across the country. They help handle the search, vetting, health checks, delivery, and paperwork so buyers don’t have to deal with breeders directly. Their own site displays thousands of positive reviews going back over 20 years.

What Real Buyers Say The Good

High customer satisfaction overall Independent ratings on sites like Trustpilot average around 4.5 ★ with many buyers reporting smooth experiences, helpful communication, and healthy dogs arriving home.

✔ Clear coordination communication between PuppySpot, breeders, transporters, and vets helped many people feel secure throughout the process. ✔ Delivery logistics praised reviewers often mentioned professional and respectful delivery teams who got puppies home safely. ✔ Repeat buyers some buyers shared that they used PuppySpot multiple times with successful results. ✔ Supportive service for first‑time buyers many reviewers appreciated the guidance and regular updates during the selection and delivery phases.

In short, many families have good outcomes and end up with healthy, loved puppies through PuppySpot.

The Criticisms You Should Know

Not all experiences are positive and some are serious enough to consider before committing:

Health inconsistencies on arrival Some buyers reported puppies arriving with health issues not fully disclosed before delivery like skin infections, parasites, or vaccination gaps.

Communication gaps & transparency concerns While many found customer support helpful, others said communication slowed down after purchase, and detailed breeder information wasn’t always available.

Information about breeders not always clear Some buyers wanted more transparency about the breeder’s history, living conditions, or health testing and said they received only limited details before buying.

Price mark‑ups and added costs A few reviews noted that PuppySpot’s pricing can be significantly higher than buying directly from a breeder and sometimes pressure to add pet insurance or extras.

So Is PuppySpot Legit?

Yes PuppySpot is a legitimate platform, not a scam.

It has many thousands of real positive reviews from buyers who got puppies and had good experiences.

It’s been operating since the mid‑2000s and is well‑known in the dog‑buying world.

However, “legit” doesn’t mean perfect: you don’t deal directly with breeders, so you may never meet the puppy’s parents or see where they were raised before delivery something many pros and animal welfare advocates recommend when picking a puppy.

Honest Tips If You’re Considering PuppySpot

If you’re thinking about using PuppySpot to find your dog, here are some practical tips:

Ask these questions upfront

What health testing has been done on the parents?

Has the puppy had all age‑appropriate vaccines and deworming?

Can I get more detailed photos or videos before delivery?

Plan a vet visit early

Even puppies that seem healthy can have issues having a vet check them promptly gives you stronger documentation if anything needs reimbursement.

Consider local shelter or breeder options too

Meeting puppies and breeders in person or adopting from a shelter gives you a lot more transparency and confidence about health, temperament, and upbringing.

Final Verdict

So in addition to some great holiday pet safety tips, I thought this would be a good opportunity to share with you a little bit about our first DOGhter, Stella.  As I mentioned above, we are not currently pet owners, and that’s because for a while we were just in too much pain from the loss of our beloved Stella. Oh, and to be honest, life has just gotten in the way of my doggie dreams.  However, I really feel like in the next year or so we will probably start our search for our next fur baby.  And I won’t hesitate to use the PuppySpot when we are ready.  If you are not familiar with the PuppySpot, they are a great resource for finding reputable breeders.  They have been featured on well-known media outlets such as Good Morning America and Fox & Friends.  But before I go any further and share a bit about my Stella girl, check out the helpful graphic below regarding holiday pet safety tips.

Stella, or her AKC registered name Astrophel Stella, was the apple of our eye.  She was a tenacious and quirky little (but big in personality) Scottish Terrier.  We got Stella when she was 9 weeks old (born 10/12/03), from a breeder in NY.  As we drove back to our home in Southern NJ, somewhere in the Catskill Mountains Stella became carsick.  Her puppy puke smelled like a pile…..but she was a trooper nonetheless.  We finally got her home, and she was a complete angel, albeit probably because she was disoriented from the car journey.  The next day, was a completely different story.  Stella was no longer disoriented and I would say – felt more like what we would soon come to find out – her spunky self.  At one point in the puppy training process, I remember crying and asking my now-husband if we had made a mistake, as she was a handful.  And we were so young ourselves.

Jason cleaning up a puppy-accident.  Poo happens.

From that day on, I never questioned our decision to bring Stella into our lives.  Because not only did she bring us so much joy and love – it was apparent that she belonged with us – as a member of our small family.  Sure it wasn’t easy, but after some perseverance and learning curves, we all made it.  And boy did she make our lives brighter.

Stella’s first time in the snow!

Stella went on with us through this journey called life, we got married, bought our first house, and even had our first child, all with Stella.  She was a good girl, loved to sleep in our bed, her favorite toy was any empty plastic water bottle (supervised of course).  She liked the noise it made.  She always had tons of energy, and being the goofy dog that she was, she would run around with her bottom tucked under her during one of her energy bursts.  Not only did Stella have tons of energy, she also had a lot to say.  About EVERYTHING.  She was a VERY vocal dog, and would let us know when she was annoyed by yelling at us and maybe even nipping us.  She also let us know she loved us by giving us tons of kisses, and howling “I love you”.  I’m not exaggerating, she could say I love you.  To say she was special, would be an understatement.

Unfortunately in Stella’s seventh year of life, we discovered that she had Lymphoma.  After a tough journey with Doggie-Chemo, our girl passed away one month (to the day) before her eighth birthday.  A day that neither my husband or I will ever forget.  I know not everyone feels this way about their pets, but Stella was honestly no less than a family member.  Our daughter.  So when we lost her on that awful day in September, we lost a piece of ourselves with her.  Even so, I would do it all over again, just to experience the love she showed us during her short life.

This story was not meant to sadden you, but to remind you that our pet family members are precious.  They deserve every ounce of care and love that we can give them.  That includes keeping them safe, all of the time, but especially during the holidays when we can get caught up and distracted. We’ve all been there.

I want to give a special thanks to the PuppySpot for inspiring and encouraging me to share a holiday Stella tribute. You can tell that they really care about pets, and I can definitely appreciate the message they are trying to convey. I hope you and your furry friends have a safe and happy holiday!