Warning Signs in the Puppy's Passport

Erased data, illegible stamps, missing microchip: how to recognize manipulated documents.

Official EU cover page with ISO country code + passport number.

Ideally only one previous owner should appear: the breeder or seller.

The breed must be clearly stated — not 'similar breed' or 'mixed'.

15-digit microchip number with matching sticker label.

Official / state veterinarian issuing the passport — ideally the same throughout the passport.

Rabies vaccination sticker with the 3 matching dates: vaccination, valid from, valid until.

3–4 documented core puppy vaccinations, depending on age and schedule. Ideally signed by the same vet.

A passport must be clean, complete, and traceable. Unclear or seemingly manipulated information should always be taken seriously.

Warning signs:

erased, crossed out, or corrected data
illegible stamps
missing veterinary details
missing product labels for vaccinations or treatments
missing microchip
inconsistent birth dates
unclear breed description or indicated as «mixed breed», «breed-like» or similar formulations: in these cases, the breed is not clear and the information should not be considered as a reliable indication
multiple owners in a short period
passport data that does not match the puppy

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Prevention