Puppies for Sale near Dracut, Massachusetts, USA,
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Pomsky Puppies Ready for New Home
Date listed: 01/02/2026
Litter of 11
Breed:
Pomsky
Price:
$2,200
Nickname:
Litter of 11
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
4 Months Old
Location:
USA
DRACUT, MA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 0.7 mi from Dracut
We are excited to introduce our beautiful F2 Pomsky litter! These puppies are a stunning blend of playful energy, loyal companionship, and striking looks. As second-generation...
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CREATE A WANTED ADMedium Goldendoodles Non shedding f1b
Date listed: 01/15/2026
Litter of 5
Breed:
Goldendoodle
Price:
$2,400
Nickname:
Litter of 5
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
8 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
PELHAM, NH, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 4.1 mi from Dracut
Currently we have several female puppies available in our litter of medium-size Goldendoodles.
The dam is a medium-size Goldendoodle and sire is a Poodle. The sire and dam...
Mini Goldendoodles Non shedding f1b
Date listed: 01/15/2026
Litter of 5
Breed:
Goldendoodle (Miniature)
Price:
$2,400
Nickname:
Litter of 5
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
5 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
PELHAM, NH, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 4.1 mi from Dracut
Currently we have several puppies available in our litter of Mini Goldendoodles.
The sire and dam produce puppies that are non-shedding, hypoallergenic f1B Mini Goldendoodles...
Adorable Bichon Puppies
Date listed: 01/15/2026
Litter of 4
Breed:
Bichon Frise
Price:
$2,600
Nickname:
Litter of 4
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
6 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
PELHAM, NH, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 4.1 mi from Dracut
Our January litter of Bichon puppies has 2nd choice available with 3 males and 1 female in the litter. You can reserve your choice of a puppy with a $300 deposit and the balance...
Beautiful Shiba Inu Pomsky puppies
Date listed: 12/18/2025
Litter of 6
Breed:
Pomsky-Shiba Inu Mix
Price:
$600
Nickname:
Litter of 6
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
14 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
NASHUA, NH, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 10.7 mi from Dracut
These puppies were born on November 8th and will be ready to go home as of January 2nd! These puppies have a loving and playful disposition, will grow to be between 12-20 pounds...
LOVING Shiba Pomsky Boy
Date listed: 02/07/2026
Maverick
Breed:
Pomsky-Shiba Inu Mix
Price:
$600
Nickname:
Maverick
Gender:
Male
Age:
13 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
NASHUA, NH, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 10.7 mi from Dracut
Maverick is a beautiful dark boy with a sweet disposition and playful heart. He will grow to be between 13-20 pounds and will have a beautiful black and brown. Boys make amazing...
Merle Shiba Pomsky Boy
Date listed: 02/07/2026
Brady
Breed:
Pomsky-Shiba Inu Mix
Price:
$750
Nickname:
Brady
Gender:
Male
Age:
13 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
NASHUA, NH, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 10.7 mi from Dracut
Brady is a beautiful Merle boy with a playful Spirit and a love of cuddling. He will grow to be between 13-20 pounds and will have a beautiful white and gray Merle coat. Boys make...
Merle Shiba Pomsky
Date listed: 02/07/2026
Beau Merle
Breed:
Pomsky-Shiba Inu Mix
Price:
$750
Nickname:
Beau Merle
Gender:
Male
Age:
13 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
NASHUA, NH, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 10.7 mi from Dracut
Beau is a beautiful Merle boy with a sweet disposition and playful heart. He will grow to be between 13-20 pounds and will have a beautiful white and gray Merle coat. Boys make...
Poodle malshi
Date listed: 02/08/2026
Abby
Breed:
Mal-Shi-Poodle (Miniature) Mix
Price:
$750
Nickname:
Abby
Gender:
Female
Age:
11 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
WOBURN, MA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 15.3 mi from Dracut
Female poodle Maltese shih Tzu mix has 2 vaccines and her age appropriate dewormings hypoallergenic breed available to come home now please call or text for more info 781-363-0485...
maltese cocker spaniel
Date listed: 01/28/2026
Litter of 6
Breed:
Silky Cocker
Price:
$1,000
Nickname:
Litter of 6
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
10 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
WOBURN, MA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 15.3 mi from Dracut
Ready for their furrever homes❤️
Beautiful litter of puppies males and females available. Mom is a cocker spaniel mixed with maltese and dad is a maltese. Perfect pet for any...
Spooge x Scrappy 4 Female pups
Date listed: 02/13/2026
The Girls
Breed:
Boston Terrier
Price:
$1,200
Nickname:
The Girls
Gender:
Female
Age:
9 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
NEWBURY, MA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 17.8 mi from Dracut
4 Female CKC reg Boston Terrier pups Spooge is 28 lb M Scrappy is a 15 lb F pups should mature to 15-20 lbs happy/healthy out going pups
UTD on vaccines and wormings
Willing to...
Adorable Irish Jack Russell Pups
Date listed: 01/29/2026
Litter of 2
Breed:
Jack Russell Terrier
Price:
$1,500
Nickname:
Litter of 2
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
14 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
SANDOWN, NH, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 18.3 mi from Dracut
Two adorable Irish Jacks are looking for their new home. Purebred, up to date on vaccines, family raised and health and temperament guaranteed.
Aussies for sale
Date listed: 02/08/2026
Litter of 3
Breed:
Australian Shepherd
Price:
$1,400
Nickname:
Litter of 3
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
6 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
MANCHESTER, NH, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.3 mi from Dracut
Red Merle Male, Red Merle Female, Blue Merle Male.Born 1/2/2026.
Beautiful markings
Luna
Date listed: 02/14/2026
Luna
Breed:
Maltese-Maltipom Mix
Price:
$1,250
Nickname:
Luna
Gender:
Female
Age:
9 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
HUDSON, MA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.4 mi from Dracut
She is such a beautiful brown color! She is such a sweetheart and a cutie and is looking for a forever home. She is so soft and fluffy and is a avsolute sweetheart. Feel free to...
Pixie
Date listed: 02/13/2026
Pixie
Breed:
Maltese-Maltipom Mix
Price:
$1,250
Nickname:
Pixie
Gender:
Female
Age:
9 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
HUDSON, MA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.4 mi from Dracut
She is such a cutie! She loves cuddles, playing. Very good with other animals and children. She is looking for a forever happy home <3. Feel free to call or text me at...
Big Chungus
Date listed: 02/13/2026
Big Chungus
Breed:
Maltese-Maltipom Mix
Price:
$1,250
Nickname:
Big Chungus
Gender:
Male
Age:
9 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
HUDSON, MA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 23.4 mi from Dracut
He is such a big fluffy cutie, he has a great personality , absolutely adorable, hes good with other dogs, kids. He is pee pad trained. He would be a great addition to any family....
Poodle puppies Financing Available
Date listed: 12/10/2025
Poodle Puppy
Breed:
Poodle (Toy)
Price:
$4,550
Nickname:
Poodle Puppy
Gender:
Female
Age:
4 Months Old
Location:
USA
BOSTON, MA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 25.3 mi from Dracut
Extremely cute and special Poodle puppy.
I can hand deliver to your home or hotel for a low fee. Puppies start at $1550 and up.
Teacup and Toy poodles I can hand deliver for a...
Brittany puppy
Date listed: 01/22/2026
Luna
Breed:
Brittany
Price:
$500
Nickname:
Luna
Gender:
Female
Age:
4 Months Old
Location:
USA
BERLIN, MA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 26.1 mi from Dracut
Luna is an amazing dog, I got her as a gift and unfortunately cannot take care of her because of my work schedule. She was born on 9/28/25, She is 3 months old/16 weeks. She is...
Rottweiler Puppies
Date listed: 02/03/2026
Litter of 10
Breed:
Rottweiler
Price:
$1,700
Nickname:
Litter of 10
Gender:
Male
Age:
3 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
CANDIA, NH, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 27.6 mi from Dracut
10 Beautiful purebred Rottweiler puppies. 3 weeks old. We are a small breeder that focuses on happy, healthy, friendly family dogs. Both parents are on site with puppies born and...
toby
Date listed: 02/02/2026
Toby
Breed:
Pug
Price:
$1,000*
Nickname:
Toby
Gender:
Male
Age:
5 Months Old
Location:
USA
NEW IPSWICH, NH, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 28.4 mi from Dracut
Sweet & Snuggly Pug Puppy for Sale!
Looking for a calm, affectionate companion? Meet this adorable Pug puppy who loves nothing more than curling up in your lap for a cozy...
Cry
Date listed: 02/02/2026
Cutie pie
Breed:
Pug
Price:
$1,100*
Nickname:
Cutie pie
Gender:
Male
Age:
5 Months Old
Location:
USA
NEW IPSWICH, NH, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 28.4 mi from Dracut
Meet this adorable Pug puppy with the perfect mix of personality! He’s playful, curious, and loves to “talk” when he’s excited—but he also enjoys quiet cuddle time and...
FAWN MALE FRENCHIE in CALIFORNIA DELIVERY ALL USA
Date listed: 01/17/2026
HULK
Breed:
French Bulldog
Price:
$1,999
Nickname:
HULK
Gender:
Male
Age:
10 Months Old
Location:
USA
NORTH HAMPTON, NH, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 31.7 mi from Dracut
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.
Meet our boy English bulldogs,
This...
BIG ROPE LILA MERLE FINANCING AND DELIVERY OPTIONS
Date listed: 01/17/2026
PINK
Breed:
French Bulldog
Price:
$3,999
Nickname:
PINK
Gender:
Female
Age:
4 Months Old
Location:
USA
NORTH HAMPTON, NH, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 31.7 mi from Dracut
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.
Introducing PINK, a captivating BIG...
BLACK TAN TRI FINANCING AND DELIVERY OPTIONS
Date listed: 01/17/2026
LIL UZI
Breed:
English Bulldog
Price:
$3,499
Nickname:
LIL UZI
Gender:
Male
Age:
6 Months Old
Location:
USA
NORTH HAMPTON, NH, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 31.7 mi from Dracut
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 TAN FLUFFY FINANCING AND DELIVERY OPTIONS
Date listed: 01/17/2026
ROCKY
Breed:
French Bulldog
Price:
$4,499
Nickname:
ROCKY
Gender:
Male
Age:
4 Months Old
Location:
USA
NORTH HAMPTON, NH, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 31.7 mi from Dracut
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...
CHOCOLATE TRI PRINCESS FINANCING AND USA DELIVERY
Date listed: 01/17/2026
PRINCESS
Breed:
English Bulldog
Price:
$5,499
Nickname:
PRINCESS
Gender:
Female
Age:
6 Months Old
Location:
USA
NORTH HAMPTON, NH, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 31.7 mi from Dracut
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 TAN FLUFFY FINANCING OPTIONS AND USA DELIVERY
Date listed: 01/17/2026
POSEIDON
Breed:
French Bulldog
Price:
$4,499
Nickname:
POSEIDON
Gender:
Male
Age:
4 Months Old
Location:
USA
NO HAMPTON, NH, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 31.7 mi from Dracut
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...
LILAC TRI MERLE EXOTIC BEAUTY NATIONWIDE DELIVERY
Date listed: 01/17/2026
RIRI THE QUEEN
Breed:
English Bulldog
Price:
$5,999
Nickname:
RIRI THE QUEEN
Gender:
Female
Age:
12 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
NORTH HAMPTON, NH, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 31.7 mi from Dracut
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...
LILAC TAN TRI BEAUTY DELIVERY NATIONWIDE
Date listed: 01/17/2026
GLORILLA
Breed:
English Bulldog
Price:
$4,999
Nickname:
GLORILLA
Gender:
Female
Age:
12 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
NORTH HAMPTON, NH, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 31.7 mi from Dracut
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. Direct contact via call or text is...
FLUFFY CALIFORNIA GIRLS DELIVERY NATIONWIDE
Date listed: 01/17/2026
FLUFFY SISTERS
Breed:
French Bulldog
Price:
$3,499
Nickname:
FLUFFY SISTERS
Gender:
Female
Age:
7 Months Old
Location:
USA
NORTH HAMPTON, NH, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 31.7 mi from Dracut
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.
Say Hi to Lyric and J-LO, our...
ROJO MERLE BOYS DELIVERY NATIONWIDE
Date listed: 01/17/2026
2 ISABELLA BROS
Breed:
French Bulldog
Price:
$3,999
Nickname:
2 ISABELLA BROS
Gender:
Male
Age:
12 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
NORTH HAMPTON, NH, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 31.7 mi from Dracut
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.
Meet the three amigos, all Merle’s...
Cashew
Date listed: 02/02/2026
Thank
Breed:
Goldendoodle (Miniature)
Price:
$1,500
Nickname:
Thank
Gender:
Male
Age:
11 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
RANDOLPH, MA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 36.9 mi from Dracut
Vet checked
Microchip
First set of shots
ACA
Tank
Date listed: 02/02/2026
Thank
Breed:
Goldendoodle (Miniature)
Price:
$1,500
Nickname:
Thank
Gender:
Male
Age:
11 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
RANDOLPH, MA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 36.9 mi from Dracut
Vet checked
Microchip
First set of shots
ACA
Adorable Shihpoo puppies ready for loving homes
Date listed: 01/31/2026
Sky
Breed:
Shih-Poo
Price:
$800*
Nickname:
Sky
Gender:
Female
Age:
5 Months Old
Location:
USA
HOLBROOK, MA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 39.7 mi from Dracut
*Willing to meet for delivery if distance is reasonable*. - - - Our Shih-Poo puppies are lovingly raised in our home and showered with attention from day one, making them...
Golden Doodle Puppies
Date listed: 01/31/2026
Litter of 13
Breed:
Goldendoodle
Price:
$1,250
Nickname:
Litter of 13
Gender:
Female
Age:
7 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
HILLSBOROUGH, NH, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 44.1 mi from Dracut
Puppies Available – Ready February 27, 2026
Puppies will go home fully vet-checked with certificate, dewormed, and with their first set of vaccinations.
Each puppy will also...
7 Purebred Bostons
Date listed: 02/09/2026
Litter of 7
Breed:
Boston Terrier
Price:
$1,400
Nickname:
Litter of 7
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
4 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
ROCHESTER, NH, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 46.6 mi from Dracut
Dam, a Blue brindle, and her sire, a lilac, are both purebred. Dam gave birth to 6 girls and 2 boys. All the puppies exhibit stunning colors and exceptional temperaments. They...
Rottweiler puppies
Date listed: 01/27/2026
Litter of 10
Breed:
Rottweiler
Price:
$1,500
Nickname:
Litter of 10
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
8 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
TAUNTON, MA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 54.3 mi from Dracut
We have a litter of 10 Rottweiler puppies. 5 males and 5 females were born on December 18th 2025. We have 1 males and 4 females available. They can go to their forever home on...
Pomeranian puppies for sale
Date listed: 02/14/2026
Litter of 3
Breed:
Pomeranian
Price:
$1,000
Nickname:
Litter of 3
Gender:
Male
Age:
7 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
MIDDLEBORO, MA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 59.6 mi from Dracut
Beautiful new Pomeranian litter of puppies 3 males home raised w/children
Gorgeous lil boy available
Date listed: 02/06/2026
Oreo
Breed:
Mal-Shi
Price:
$1,500
Nickname:
Oreo
Gender:
Male
Age:
6 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
JOHNSTON, RI, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 59.9 mi from Dracut
Meet Oreo a 8 week old male now available for his forever home, he comes from a litter of 5 . They are all up to date on vaccines and their dewormer. All come with 1 year health...
Labsky Puppies
Date listed: 02/04/2026
Litter of 5
Breed:
Labsky
Price:
$350
Nickname:
Litter of 5
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
13 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
JOHNSTON, RI, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 59.9 mi from Dracut
All the puppies have different personalities and love people.
Boxer puppys litter of 8 available
Date listed: 02/06/2026
Litter of 8
Breed:
Boxer
Price:
$1,800
Nickname:
Litter of 8
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
6 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
EAST FREETOWN, MA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 65.8 mi from Dracut
Boxer puppies for sale! Litter of 8 born 1/4/26.
Mom and dad are both pure breed AKC registered, with a clean bill of health.
Mom Is about 65 lbs 3yo
Dad is about 75 lbs,...
Landseer Newfoundland Puppies
Date listed: 02/07/2026
Newfie
Breed:
Newfoundland
Price:
$1,500*
Nickname:
Newfie
Gender:
Female
Age:
7 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
SAXTONS RIVER, VT, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 69.0 mi from Dracut
Our home is currently filled with the soft paws and gentle hearts of Landseer Newfoundland puppies. Raised right in our home, these puppies are surrounded by daily life, love, and...
Landseer Newfoundland Puppies
Date listed: 02/09/2026
Newfie
Breed:
Newfoundland
Price:
$1,500*
Nickname:
Newfie
Gender:
Female
Age:
7 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
SAXTONS RIVER, VT, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 69.0 mi from Dracut
Sweet Newfoundland puppies available
Our family has a small litter of Newfoundland puppies ready to find their forever homes. They’ve been raised with care and attention and...
Labraspringer Puppies
Date listed: 01/24/2026
Puppies
Breed:
Labradinger
Price:
$750
Nickname:
Puppies
Gender:
Female
Age:
10 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
UNITY, NH, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 71.0 mi from Dracut
7 puppies! 5 female 2 male socialized shots and health certificates ready for Valentine’s Day!
Beautiful Frenchies 4f 3m
Date listed: 02/07/2026
Litter of 7
Breed:
French Bulldog
Price:
$2,500*
Nickname:
Litter of 7
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
8 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
NEW BEDFORD, MA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 72.3 mi from Dracut
Beautiful french bulldog litter. 4 females and 3 males for sale. Fluffy carriers. Dewormed and first 2 shots. Pick up available for 2/13
Mastiff terriers mix
Date listed: 02/11/2026
Puppy
Breed:
American Mastiff-American Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Price:
$800
Nickname:
Puppy
Gender:
Female
Age:
6 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
NEW BEDFORD, MA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 72.3 mi from Dracut
I have 6 girls 2 boys all mix colors
Rottweiler
Date listed: 01/05/2026
Litter of 9
Breed:
Rottweiler
Price:
$1,500
Nickname:
Litter of 9
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
8 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
WILLINGTON, CT, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 74.8 mi from Dracut
Purebred Rottweiler Puppies Available
We have 9 purebred Rottweiler puppies available — 5 males and 4 females.
• First vaccinations included
• Dewclaws removed
• Tails...
Amazing Cocker Spaniel puppy
Date listed: 02/01/2026
Apricot
Breed:
English Cocker Spaniel
Price:
$800
Nickname:
Apricot
Gender:
Male
Age:
15 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
HOLYOKE, MA, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 75.4 mi from Dracut
These puppies are like mini lions head. Cute,trained, affectionate and loving loyal friends. I have no enough worlds to describe them with. Precious little creatures bringing the...
German Shepherd Litter
Date listed: 12/13/2025
Litter of 8
Breed:
German Shepherd Dog
Price:
$850
Nickname:
Litter of 8
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
16 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
PERKINSVILLE, VT, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 77.5 mi from Dracut
Family raised German Shepherd Puppies. Both parents are on site. Raised in our home as a part of our family along with our kids and other animals on our small farm. We currently...
Beautiful Australian Shepherds
Date listed: 02/04/2026
Litter of 11
Breed:
Australian Shepherd
Price:
$900
Nickname:
Litter of 11
Gender:
Male(s) and Female(s)
Age:
7 Weeks Old
Location:
USA
WHITINGHAM, VT, USA
Distance:
Aprox. 80.2 mi from Dracut
We raise our puppies in our home with us. Where we can work with them daily and give them the opportunity to be amazing family dogs. We start working on gentle handling as early...