Prevention
How to spot disreputable puppy trade
Warning signs that, together, indicate a non-transparent trade.
Disreputable puppy trade is often not recognized by a single detail, but by the whole picture.
Typical warning signs:
- unclear origin
- changing information
- many intermediaries
- pressure to pay quickly
- missing or questionable documents
- neglected or scared puppies
- lack of genuine advice
- no interest in the future family
- no responsibility after delivery
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Prevention
- What to check in a puppy's European passportIdentification number, microchip, vaccinations, vet details: what must be there, what must not.
- Warning Signs in the Puppy's PassportErased data, illegible stamps, missing microchip: how to recognize manipulated documents.
- Why the microchip is so importantUnique identification of the puppy: what to check before and during delivery.