PUPPYPEDIA
Concepts, knowledge, regulations — explained well.
A small encyclopedia indexed by topic and keyword. Everything you need to choose and raise a puppy, without marketing.
Prevention
What to check in a puppy's European passport
Identification number, microchip, vaccinations, vet details: what must be there, what must not.
ReadWarning Signs in the Puppy's Passport
Erased data, illegible stamps, missing microchip: how to recognize manipulated documents.
ReadWhy the microchip is so important
Unique identification of the puppy: what to check before and during delivery.
ReadDocumented vaccinations and treatments: what is needed
Vaccination schedule, deworming, antiparasitics, rabies: what should be recorded in the booklet.
ReadWhen can a puppy enter Switzerland?
Minimum 15 weeks: rabies vaccination, 21-day waiting period, and commercial import.
ReadHow to protect yourself from puppy scams
Video call, microchip reading, environment check: the checklist before deciding.
ReadHow to spot disreputable puppy trade
Warning signs that, together, indicate a non-transparent trade.
ReadDoes a puppy's country of origin really matter?
It's not the country that makes the difference: people, structure, documents, and traceability are what count.
ReadWhy the Mother is Not Always Present
At 15 weeks it's normal: socialization, independence, and mother's recovery.
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