Is It Safe to Buy a Dog from China? How to Avoid Scams

How to safely import a puppy from China: green flags of legitimate sellers, red flags of scams, and why live video plus a signed contract protects you.

Buying a puppy internationally can be safe — if you use the right process. Here is how to protect yourself and spot scams.

Green flags (signs of a legitimate seller)

Will do a live video call showing your actual puppy
Provides health, vaccination and microchip records
Uses a signed contract with a health guarantee
Explains the titer test and import permits for your country

Red flags (walk away)

Refuses live video or only sends stock photos
Demands full payment by card or crypto with no contract
Prices far below market with "today only" pressure
No mention of compliance or delivery details

How Pawsport reduces risk

We never take online card payments. You meet the puppy on video, reserve with a deposit and signed contract, and pay the balance on safe arrival. See our full process.