A puppy vaccination chart helps you keep an accurate record of your puppy’s vaccines, appointment dates, and upcoming boosters. It can be especially useful during the first few months, when several veterinary visits may be needed to complete the initial vaccination series.
Our printable puppy shot charts include space for your puppy’s details, vaccine names, dates administered, veterinarian information, and next due dates. You can also use the puppy shot schedule chart as a planning guide alongside the personalized schedule provided by your veterinarian.
Printable Puppy Vaccination Charts
Choose from our collection of printable puppy vaccination records and puppy shot schedule templates.
Some printables provide a simple vaccination table, while others include appointment planning, health notes, deworming records, and space for vaccine label or lot information.
Each puppy vaccination chart is available as a printable image and PDF. The templates are designed primarily for standard US Letter paper.
To download a puppy vaccination chart, click the printable image or PDF link and save the file to your computer. Print it on US Letter paper using portrait orientation and the actual size or 100 percent scale setting.
Puppy Vaccination Chart
Use this chart to record each vaccine, the date it was administered, and when the next dose is due.
Puppy Shot Chart
This simple puppy shot record provides space for the vaccine name, appointment date, veterinarian, and additional notes.
Puppy Shot Schedule Chart
Use this schedule to plan upcoming veterinary appointments based on the dates recommended by your veterinarian.
Puppy Vaccination Record
Keep a complete record of your puppy’s vaccinations in one place, including vaccine type, manufacturer, lot number, and expiration date.
Puppy Vaccination Schedule by Age
This age-based chart provides space to plan the vaccines recommended during each stage of puppyhood.
New Puppy Health Record
Record vaccines, veterinary appointments, deworming treatments, weight, medications, and other important health information.
Puppy Vaccine and Booster Tracker
Track the initial vaccine series and any booster doses that your veterinarian schedules.
Puppy Medical Record
Use this printable as a general medical record for veterinary visits, vaccinations, illnesses, medications, and treatments.
Puppy Vet Visit Tracker
Record the date, reason for the visit, treatment provided, veterinarian’s advice, and next appointment.
Puppy Vaccination Certificate Record
Use this template to organize the vaccination information shown on official certificates and veterinary records.
These charts are a general guide for keeping track of puppy vaccinations. Your veterinarian may recommend a different vaccination schedule based on your puppy’s age, health, location and lifestyle.
How To Use a Puppy Shot Chart
Begin by adding your puppy’s basic information, including:
- Name
- Breed
- Color or identifying marks
- Gender
- Date of birth
- Microchip number
- Owner’s name and contact details
- Veterinary clinic information
After each appointment, record the vaccine name, date administered, and next due date exactly as shown on the veterinary paperwork.
Where space is available, also record the vaccine manufacturer, product name, lot or serial number, expiration date, administration site, and the name of the veterinarian or veterinary professional who gave it. These details form part of a complete vaccination record and can be important if your puppy changes veterinary clinics or experiences a reaction.
Do not mark a vaccine as completed before it has been administered. Use the future sections of the chart only to record appointments or dates recommended by your veterinarian.
Typical Puppy Vaccination Schedule
A puppy’s exact vaccination schedule depends on age, previous vaccines, health, lifestyle, location, and risk of exposure.
For many puppies, the initial combination vaccine series begins at approximately 6 to 8 weeks of age. Additional doses are commonly given at intervals of 2 to 4 weeks, with the final dose in the puppy series administered at 16 weeks of age or older.
A typical planning outline may look like this:
Around 6 to 8 Weeks
A veterinarian may begin the initial combination vaccine series that protects against diseases such as canine distemper, adenovirus, and parvovirus.
The vaccine may be identified on veterinary paperwork as DA2PP, DAPP, DHPP, or a similar abbreviation, depending on the product used.
Around 10 to 12 Weeks
The veterinarian may give another dose from the initial combination vaccine series.
Other vaccines may also be discussed based on the puppy’s environment, geographic location, and likely exposure to other animals.
Around 12 to 16 Weeks
Further combination vaccine doses may be given so the puppy receives a final dose at 16 weeks of age or older.
Rabies vaccination is scheduled according to the vaccine label and applicable state or local law. Rabies vaccines must be administered by a veterinarian or under veterinary supervision in accordance with local requirements.
After the Initial Puppy Series
Your veterinarian will tell you when the next booster is due. Do not calculate future booster dates from a general internet chart when you have veterinary instructions available.
Take the completed printable to each appointment and ask the clinic to confirm the next due date before you leave.
Understanding Puppy Vaccine Abbreviations
Veterinary records may use abbreviations rather than writing out every disease name.
Common examples include:
DA2PP or DAPP: Usually refers to a combination vaccine covering canine distemper, adenovirus type 2, parvovirus, and often parainfluenza.
DHPP: Another commonly used abbreviation for a combination vaccine that may include protection against distemper, hepatitis or adenovirus, parvovirus, and parainfluenza.
RV or Rabies: Refers to the rabies vaccine.
Lepto or L: Refers to leptospirosis vaccination.
Bordetella: Often associated with protection against one cause of infectious respiratory disease and may be requested by boarding, daycare, training, or grooming facilities.
Vaccine names and combinations can vary by manufacturer. Copy the wording from the veterinary record rather than trying to interpret or rename it yourself.
Keep Official Vaccination Documents
The printable puppy vaccination chart is a personal organization tool. It does not replace an official vaccination certificate or veterinary medical record.
Keep the original paperwork provided by your veterinary clinic, especially the rabies vaccination certificate.
You may need official records for:
- Boarding kennels
- Doggy daycare
- Puppy training classes
- Grooming appointments
- Travel
- Licensing
- Rental or housing requirements
- Changing veterinary clinics
Before booking a service, ask which vaccinations are required and whether the business needs a veterinarian-issued certificate rather than a handwritten record.
Tips for Keeping Puppy Vaccination Records Organized
Update the chart as soon as you return from every veterinary appointment.
Keep the printable in a puppy binder with the official vaccination certificates, microchip details, adoption or breeder paperwork, insurance documents, medication records, and emergency contact information.
Photograph or scan important records so you have a backup copy. Do not rely only on a picture stored on one phone.
Add future appointments to your calendar and set a reminder several days in advance. This gives you time to reschedule if needed without accidentally delaying an important dose.
Continue the record beyond puppyhood so vaccinations and boosters remain easy to track throughout your dog’s life.
Disclaimer: These printable puppy vaccination charts are intended for personal record keeping and appointment planning only. They are not veterinary records, vaccination certificates, or personalized medical advice.
Vaccination schedules can differ according to the puppy’s age, health, previous vaccination history, lifestyle, location, vaccine product, and state or local requirements.
Always follow the schedule provided by a licensed veterinarian. Contact your veterinary clinic if you are unsure whether a vaccination has been given, when another dose is due, or whether your puppy is adequately protected.
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