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How many puppies can I legally keep if I live in the country?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I live out in the country I have 8 puppies is it legal to keep that many even though I live out in the country

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 3rd, 2018

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Having 8 puppies is not illegal in any way unless you are keeping them in unkempt conditions and not able to care for them, then this could be considered animal neglect / abuse. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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