Puppies for Sale near Clayton, Illinois, USA,
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PuppyFinder.com is your source for finding an ideal Puppy for Sale near Clayton, Illinois, USA area. Puppyfinder.com has located 153 American Eskimo Dog-Unknown Mix, Cane Corso and Jack Russell Terrier puppies in the following location(s): BUSHNELL IL, VANDALIA MO and SPRINGFIELD IL
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Fall Litter
Date listed: 10/13/2025
Litter of 8
Breed:
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Price:
$800
Nickname:
Litter of 8
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
7 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
BUSHNELL, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 43.3 mi from Clayton
CATAHOULA PUPPIES
Bushnell, Illinois
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• Coccidia...
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Date listed: 10/13/2025
Litter of 4
Breed:
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Price:
$600
Nickname:
Litter of 4
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
5 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
VANDALIA, MO, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 57.8 mi from Clayton
Breeding corgis isn’t just a hobby for us—it’s something our entire family takes part in. From feeding and playtime to training and socialization, every member of our...
10 German Shepherd Puppies
Date listed: 10/14/2025
F and M availab
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog
Price:
$1,400*
Nickname:
F and M availab
Gender:
Female
Age:
4 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
SPRINGFIELD, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 72.3 mi from Clayton
2 litters one is CKC registered and will be ready 11/22/25 and the other is AKC registered and will be ready 11/26/25 all will be dewormed,up to date on shots,socialized,started...
Announcing German Shepherd Litter
Date listed: 09/30/2025
Litter of 10
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog
Price:
$900
Nickname:
Litter of 10
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
1 Week Old
Location:
USA
SPRINGFIELD, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 76.2 mi from Clayton
Announcing an Upcoming German Shepherd Litter!
Are you dreaming of a loyal and loving companion? Our beautiful German Shepherd pair is expecting a litter with an expected whelping...
SHIBA INU PUPPIES
Date listed: 10/19/2025
Shiba Inu
Breed:
Shiba Inu
Price:
$500
Nickname:
Shiba Inu
Gender:
Male
Age:
13 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
WENTZVILLE, MO, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 84.5 mi from Clayton
Beautiful heathy pure breed Shiba Inu puppies. Sold 1 already. 1 male 1 female left. Text for info, too many spam calls.
Jack Russell Terrier Litter of 6
Date listed: 08/31/2025
Litter of 6
Breed:
Jack Russell Terrier
Price:
$500
Nickname:
Litter of 6
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
11 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
LINCOLN, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 85.2 mi from Clayton
All our Jack's come preloved by 6 children with pictures that show you everything you need to know. The grandma and parents of puppies are on site. Willing to drive within a...
Bernese Mountain Puppies
Date listed: 09/29/2025
Litter of 2
Breed:
Bernese Mountain Dog
Price:
$350
Nickname:
Litter of 2
Gender:
Male
Age:
6 Months Old
Location:
USA
KIRKSVILLE, MO, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 86.0 mi from Clayton
2 AKC Registered Bernese Mountain Puppies, 2 Males
Hachi
Date listed: 10/09/2025
Hachi
Breed:
Golden Mountain Doodle
Price:
$1,500
Nickname:
Hachi
Gender:
Male
Age:
6 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
CRAWFORDSVLLE, IA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 86.7 mi from Clayton
Hi. My Golden Mountain Doodles are $1,500. I do have a $200 military/police/fire/medical and teacher discount. I have 4 boys available. Ready Oct 30th. Mom is 38lbs and dad is...
Lassie
Date listed: 10/09/2025
Beethoven
Breed:
Golden Mountain Doodle
Price:
$1,500
Nickname:
Beethoven
Gender:
Male
Age:
6 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
CRAWFORDSVLLE, IA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 86.7 mi from Clayton
Hi. My Golden Mountain Doodles are $1,500. I do have a $200 military/police/fire/medical and teacher discount. I have 4 boys available. Ready Oct 30th. Mom is 38lbs and dad is...
Beethoven
Date listed: 10/07/2025
Beethoven
Breed:
Golden Mountain Doodle
Price:
$1,500
Nickname:
Beethoven
Gender:
Male
Age:
6 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
CRAWFORDSVLLE, IA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 86.7 mi from Clayton
Hi. My Golden Mountain Doodles are $1,500. I do have a $200 military/police/fire/medical and teacher discount. I have 4 boys available. Ready Oct 30th. Mom is 38lbs and dad is...
Morkie pups
Date listed: 10/07/2025
Litter of 3
Breed:
Maltese-Morkie Mix
Price:
$1,000*
Nickname:
Litter of 3
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
11 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
PEORIA, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 86.9 mi from Clayton
Morkie litter with 1 girl and 4 boys.
PURE BRED GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES
Date listed: 09/15/2025
Litter of 7
Breed:
Golden Retriever
Price:
$1,500
Nickname:
Litter of 7
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
6 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
PRINCEVILLE, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 89.0 mi from Clayton
Cute, cuddly, well-socialized puppies. Puppy colors should range from blonde to light brown. Mom is lighter brown-golden color and Dad is a golden blonde. Puppies are AKC...
Rosie AKC registration
Date listed: 10/17/2025
Rosie AKC regis
Breed:
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Price:
$2,000
Nickname:
Rosie AKC regis
Gender:
Female
Age:
8 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
MOBERLY, MO, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 89.2 mi from Clayton
Rosie is a magnificent little doll. She is a wonderful Cavalier puppy for sale. Born on 9-2-25 ready 10-28-25 AKC registration $2000 573-590-1690 https://centralmocavaliers.com/...
Mixed breed male
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Porky
Breed:
Labrador Retriever-Saint Bernard Mix
Price:
$200
Nickname:
Porky
Gender:
Male
Age:
3 Months Old
Location:
USA
KENNEY, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 99.8 mi from Clayton
13 week old mixed breed puppy, price is negotiable.
Mixed breed male
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Elvis
Breed:
Labrador Retriever-Saint Bernard Mix
Price:
$200*
Nickname:
Elvis
Gender:
Male
Age:
3 Months Old
Location:
USA
KENNEY, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 99.8 mi from Clayton
13 week old mixed breed male pup. price is negotiable.
French bulldog puppies
Date listed: 10/14/2025
Litter of 5
Breed:
French Bulldog
Price:
$3,500
Nickname:
Litter of 5
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
4 Months Old
Location:
USA
GLENCOE, MO, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 102.4 mi from Clayton
Pure blood AKC recognized brindle French bulldog puppies born June 12, 2025. They are all healthy and received vaccinations. There is 1 male and 4 females
Darlas micro mini Yorky puppies
Date listed: 10/22/2025
Litter of 3
Breed:
Yorkshire Terrier
Price:
$1,500
Nickname:
Litter of 3
Gender:
Male
Age:
13 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
SAINT LOUIS, MO, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 104.1 mi from Clayton
Three male Yorkshire terriers ready October 22 at 12 weeks micro mini will be 2 to 4 pounds at adult size 1st shots healthy vet check tails docked declaws removed free first puppy...
BLUE TAN FLUFFY CARRIER
Date listed: 10/08/2025
LOKI
Breed:
French Bulldog
Price:
$1,399
Nickname:
LOKI
Gender:
Male
Age:
6 Months Old
Location:
USA
SAINT LOUIS, MO, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 104.1 mi from Clayton
PLEASE READ PRIOR TO CONTACT!!! We are located in LA, CA and offer flight nanny delivery to any US state or parents can arrange to pick up.
LOKI is our Blue and tan fluffy...
BLUE FAWN FLUFFY CARRIER IN CALI READ DESCRIPTION
Date listed: 10/08/2025
VISION
Breed:
French Bulldog
Price:
$1,499
Nickname:
VISION
Gender:
Male
Age:
6 Months Old
Location:
USA
SAINT LOUIS, MO, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 104.1 mi from Clayton
PRICE DROP!!! PLEASE READ PRIOR TO CONTACT!!! We are located in LA, CA and offer flight nanny delivery to any US state or parents can arrange to pick up.
VISION is our tiny blue...
Red Fawn Female French Bulldog
Date listed: 10/08/2025
Cinnamon
Breed:
French Bulldog
Price:
$2,399
Nickname:
Cinnamon
Gender:
Female
Age:
15 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
SAINT LOUIS, MO, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 104.1 mi from Clayton
PRICE DROP!!!! FINANCING OPTIONS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE!!! PLEASE READ PRIOR TO CONTACT!!! We are located in LA, CA and offer flight nanny delivery to any US state or parents...
BIG ROPE FLUFFY CARRIER IN LA READ DESCRIPTION
Date listed: 10/08/2025
KING THANOS
Breed:
French Bulldog
Price:
$1,499
Nickname:
KING THANOS
Gender:
Male
Age:
6 Months Old
Location:
USA
SAINT LOUIS, MO, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 104.1 mi from Clayton
PRICE DROP!!! PLEASE READ PRIOR TO CONTACT!!! We are located in LA, CA and offer flight nanny delivery to any US state or parents can arrange to pick up. We're currently offering...
Lilac French Bulldog Puppy
Date listed: 10/08/2025
Lilac Male
Breed:
French Bulldog
Price:
$2,499
Nickname:
Lilac Male
Gender:
Male
Age:
12 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
SAINT LOUIS, MO, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 104.1 mi from Clayton
FINANCING OPTIONS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE!!! PLEASE READ PRIOR TO CONTACT!!! We are located in LA, CA and offer flight nanny delivery to any US state or parents can arrange to...
FLUFFY BIG ROPE GIR LOS ANGELES SEE DESCRIPTION
Date listed: 10/08/2025
KULTURE
Breed:
French Bulldog
Price:
$5,499*
Nickname:
KULTURE
Gender:
Female
Age:
15 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
SAINT LOUIS, MO, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 104.1 mi from Clayton
PLEASE READ PRIOR TO CONTACT!!! We are located in LA, CA and offer flight nanny delivery to any US state or parents can arrange to pick up. We're currently offering flat rate...
Blue Fawn French Bulldog Puppy
Date listed: 10/08/2025
Blue Fawn boy
Breed:
French Bulldog
Price:
$2,799
Nickname:
Blue Fawn boy
Gender:
Male
Age:
12 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
SAINT LOUIS, MO, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 104.1 mi from Clayton
FINANCING OPTIONS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE!!! PLEASE READ PRIOR TO CONTACT!!! We are located in LA, CA and offer flight nanny delivery to any US state or parents can arrange to...
Blue Fawn French Bulldog Puppy
Date listed: 10/08/2025
Blue fawn boy
Breed:
French Bulldog
Price:
$2,799
Nickname:
Blue fawn boy
Gender:
Male
Age:
11 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
SAINT LOUIS, MO, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 104.1 mi from Clayton
FINANCING OPTIONS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE!!! PLEASE READ PRIOR TO CONTACT!!! We are located in LA, CA and offer flight nanny delivery to any US state or parents can arrange to...
RARE FLUFFY IN LOS ANGELES READ FULL DESCRIPTION
Date listed: 10/08/2025
ROCKY BALBOA
Breed:
English Bulldog
Price:
$4,999*
Nickname:
ROCKY BALBOA
Gender:
Male
Age:
6 Months Old
Location:
USA
SAINT LOUIS, MO, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 104.1 mi from Clayton
PLEASE READ PRIOR TO CONTACT!!! We are located in LA, CA and offer flight nanny delivery to any US state or parents can arrange to pick up.
Check out his very rare and exotic...
MERLE BOY FRENCH BULLDOG
Date listed: 10/08/2025
NARUTO
Breed:
French Bulldog
Price:
$2,499
Nickname:
NARUTO
Gender:
Male
Age:
4 Months Old
Location:
USA
SAINT LOUIS, MO, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 104.1 mi from Clayton
PRICE DROP!!!! FINANCING OPTIONS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE!!! PLEASE READ PRIOR TO CONTACT!!! We are located in LA, CA and offer flight nanny delivery to any US state or parents...
8 week old AKC Golden Retriever
Date listed: 10/23/2025
Gorgeous
Breed:
Golden Retriever
Price:
$1,200
Nickname:
Gorgeous
Gender:
Female
Age:
8 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
GENESEO, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 106.1 mi from Clayton
Female AKC DARK RED GOLDEN RETRIEVER ready to take home Saturday the 25th of October. Beautiful Mom and Dad with very healthy puppies with full vaccinations and vet health check....
Chihuahua King Cavalier Mix Puppies for Sale
Date listed: 10/07/2025
Litter of 2
Breed:
Chilier
Price:
$400
Nickname:
Litter of 2
Gender:
Male
Age:
10 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
KALONA, IA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 107.2 mi from Clayton
A litter of 2 Male Puppies looking for their forever families. The Mother is a Chihuahua and the Father is a King Cavalier. The parents are AKC registered and OFA certified. ...
Adorable Miniature Poodle Puppies for Sale
Date listed: 10/07/2025
Litter of 4
Breed:
Poodle (Miniature)
Price:
$775
Nickname:
Litter of 4
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
9 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
KALONA, IA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 107.2 mi from Clayton
Litter of 2 Male and 2 Female Miniature Poodles in Kalona, Iowa ready for their forever families.
Adorable Boston Terrier Puppies
Date listed: 09/06/2025
Litter of 5
Breed:
Boston Terrier
Price:
$350
Nickname:
Litter of 5
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
13 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
KALONA, IA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 107.2 mi from Clayton
Litter of 5 Boston Terrier puppies raised in Kalona, Iowa, and ready for their forever families. There are 4 Females and 1 Male.
Adorable Cavapoo Puppies for Sale
Date listed: 10/23/2025
Litter of 4
Breed:
Cavapoo
Price:
$500
Nickname:
Litter of 4
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
7 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
KALONA, IA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 107.2 mi from Clayton
A litter of adorable Cavapoo puppies for sale in Kalona, Iowa. There are 2 Females and 2 Males ready for their forever families!
Boston Terrier Puppies for sale in Kalona Iowa
Date listed: 09/20/2025
Litter of 4
Breed:
Boston Terrier
Price:
$400
Nickname:
Litter of 4
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
12 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
KALONA, IA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 107.2 mi from Clayton
Litter of Boston Terrier Puppies, 2 Females and 2 Males. Raised on an Amish farm in Kalona, Iowa, and soon to be ready for their forever families.
Jack Russell Terriers for Sale in Kalona Iowa
Date listed: 10/23/2025
Litter of 2
Breed:
Jack Russell Terrier
Price:
$200
Nickname:
Litter of 2
Gender:
Male
Age:
7 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
KALONA, IA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 107.2 mi from Clayton
A Litter of 2 Male Jack Russell Terrier Puppies for sale in Kalona, Iowa.
Adorable Mixed Breed Puppies
Date listed: 09/03/2025
Litter of 3
Breed:
American Eskimo Dog-Unknown Mix
Price:
BEST OFFER
Nickname:
Litter of 3
Gender:
Male
Age:
4 Months Old
Location:
USA
KALONA, IA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 107.2 mi from Clayton
Litter of 3 Male Mixed Breed Puppies raised on an Amish farm in Kalona, Iowa. Ready for their forever families.
Italiano Cane Corso
Date listed: 10/29/2025
Litter of 5
Breed:
Cane Corso
Price:
$800
Nickname:
Litter of 5
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
3 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
COLLINSVILLE, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 107.3 mi from Clayton
Cane corso puppies available in Illinois area, pups are 4 weeks old, looking to rehome to a good family, parents and puppies come with health checks and vaccination records.
Registered Cane Corso Pups
Date listed: 10/14/2025
Puppy male 1
Breed:
Cane Corso
Price:
$2,000*
Nickname:
Puppy male 1
Gender:
Male
Age:
4 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
PANA, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 110.3 mi from Clayton
I have 6 m and 5 f left registered health tested parents, 2 year health guarantee and much more, ready 11/26
8 LGD puppies for sale
Date listed: 10/25/2025
Litter of 8
Breed:
Anatolian Shepherd
Price:
$650*
Nickname:
Litter of 8
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
2 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
BROOKFIELD, MO, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 113.4 mi from Clayton
Beautiful litter of eight!
Four males and four females!
This is Gus and Blitz’s 3rd litter.
Dad is Anatolian Shepherd
- 115 lbs
- 32 inches at the shoulder
Mom is 1/2...
BOTAW Harley Litter
Date listed: 10/13/2025
Litter of 3
Breed:
Boxer
Price:
$650
Nickname:
Litter of 3
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
10 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
MILAN, MO, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 115.0 mi from Clayton
Located in Northeast Missouri. This litter consists of 3 total puppies (2 girls and 1 boy) and is AKC registered and displays 3 different color options for this breed. All puppies...
BOTAW Sadies Litter
Date listed: 10/13/2025
Litter of 10
Breed:
Boxer
Price:
$650
Nickname:
Litter of 10
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
13 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
MILAN, MO, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 115.0 mi from Clayton
Located in Northeast Missouri. This litter consists of 10 total puppies (5 boys and 5 girls) and displays all of the different colors (brindle, reverse, reverse sealed, and fawn)....
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Puppies for Sale
Date listed: 09/13/2025
Litter of 11
Breed:
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Price:
$3,000
Nickname:
Litter of 11
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
7 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
ARNOLD, MO, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 115.7 mi from Clayton
We have purebred Greater Swiss Mountain Dog puppies with full AKC registration available. Parents are AKC registered and genetically health tested. Raised around children and...
Cockapoo Puppy
Date listed: 09/28/2025
Lucky
Breed:
Cockapoo
Price:
$1,000
Nickname:
Lucky
Gender:
Male
Age:
13 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
CALIFORNIA, MO, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 129.2 mi from Clayton
This little boy is super sweet and loving. Loves playing with other dogs and kids. Very well behaved and socialized.
Cockapoo Puppy
Date listed: 09/28/2025
Koda
Breed:
Cockapoo
Price:
$1,000
Nickname:
Koda
Gender:
Male
Age:
13 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
CALIFORNIA, MO, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 129.2 mi from Clayton
Black Male Cockapoo puppy.
Liver Shih Tzu Male
Date listed: 10/06/2025
Alf
Breed:
Shih Tzu
Price:
$1,300
Nickname:
Alf
Gender:
Male
Age:
9 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
CARLYLE, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 129.9 mi from Clayton
Alf is a male Shih Tzu born on 08/24/25. Alf comes with Health Records, small bag of feed, shot records and a health guarantee. Alf is also micro chipped. Alf is super personable...
Shih Tzu Lilac Male
Date listed: 10/06/2025
Chewie
Breed:
Shih Tzu
Price:
$1,200
Nickname:
Chewie
Gender:
Male
Age:
9 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
CARLYLE, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 129.9 mi from Clayton
Chewie is a male Shih Tzu born on 08/24/25. Chewie comes with Health Records, small bag of feed, shot records and a health guarantee. Chewie is also micro chipped. Chewie is super...
Golden Shih Tzu Male
Date listed: 10/06/2025
Nipper
Breed:
Shih Tzu
Price:
$1,300
Nickname:
Nipper
Gender:
Male
Age:
9 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
CARLYLE, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 129.9 mi from Clayton
Nipper is a male Shih Tzu born on 08/24/25. Alf comes with Health Records, small bag of feed, shot records and a health guarantee. Nipper is also micro chipped. Nipper is super...
Shiba Inu ACA registered
Date listed: 09/22/2025
Litter of 7
Breed:
Shiba Inu
Price:
$350*
Nickname:
Litter of 7
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
9 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
NEW ATHENS, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 132.4 mi from Clayton
We have 7 puppies available.
They are cream and black/cream mix.
Daschund
Date listed: 10/08/2025
Gus
Breed:
Dachshund
Price:
$850
Nickname:
Gus
Gender:
Male
Age:
12 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
LA SALLE, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 133.4 mi from Clayton
Silky male daschund beautiful coat , chocolate based red. He’s 9 weeks and ready for his fur-ever home .
Silky blue dapple Dachshund
Date listed: 09/29/2025
Oliver
Breed:
Dachshund
Price:
$850
Nickname:
Oliver
Gender:
Male
Age:
12 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
LA SALLE, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 133.4 mi from Clayton
Beautiful mini silky blue Daschund, he’s 8 weeks old has been vet checked and first set of shots .
f1b Cavapoo
Date listed: 10/24/2025
Quaker
Breed:
Cavapoo
Price:
$850
Nickname:
Quaker
Gender:
Male
Age:
8 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
ARTHUR, IL, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 134.8 mi from Clayton
This adorable F1b Cavapoo puppy comes with a 1 year genetic health guarantee, is vet checked and up-to-date with vaccinations a dewormer.
Cavapoo puppies are very loving and fun...