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Articles, guides, and advice to help you choose, adopt, and care for your future companion.
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What is the LOF / LOOF
LOF and LOOF: differences between dogs/cats, what these registers are for, documents to request and limitations before buying a pedigree puppy or kitten.
Puppies born in 2027: which letter?
In 2027, the LOF / LOOF letter is C. Rule, neighbouring countries, who chooses the name, name ideas and calendar to prepare your litters.
PKD in cats: what to ask the breeder
PKD in cats: what questions to ask the breeder, what documents to request for breeding cats, especially in the breeds concerned.
Hip dysplasia: what to ask the breeder
Hip dysplasia: what questions to ask the breeder, what breeding dogs’ documents to request and how to interpret a result.
Health screenings in pedigree cats
Health screening in pedigree cats: breeding cat tests, documents to request, limitations of a result and useful questions to ask.
Health screenings in purebred dogs
Health screening in purebred dogs: what to ask the breeder, how to read a breeding dog's result and what limitations to keep in mind.
Registrable breeding in France: the basics
Registrable breeding in France: the basics for understanding the legal framework, the questions to ask the breeder and the points to check.
Transfer certificate: what it must contain
Certificate of transfer for a puppy or kitten: what it is for, details to check, link with identification and steps to take on the day of handover.
LOOF: what is it for a pedigree cat
LOOF: what is it for a pedigree cat. Official Book of Feline Origins, kitten documents, registry limitations and questions to ask the breeder.
LOF: what is it, what is it for
LOF: what is it, what is it for? French Book of Origins, role of the SCC, documents for a purebred puppy and limitations of the register.
Identification of the puppy and kitten (I-CAD)
Identification of puppies and kittens in France: the role of I-CAD, microchips, transfer documents and steps to take on the day of handover.
Budget for a LOF puppy: what you need to plan for
Budget for a LOF puppy: the expense categories to plan for beyond the purchase price — setup, food, veterinary care, insurance.
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