Choosing a responsible breeder
Get to know your pet's breeder, review the available documents and agree on the purchase terms before payment.
What should you know about the breeder?
The breeder's identity, registration details where applicable, the pet's pedigree and veterinary records, and written purchase terms help you make an informed choice.
Before you decide
Knowing who raised your pet and how it has been cared for helps you make an informed choice.
Ask us for information about the chosen pet, its breeder and the documents available before reserving it.
A breeder's registration and pedigree documents should be checked separately from the pet's current health and the purchase terms.
What is a breed?
A breed standard describes the breed’s characteristic traits. We clarify your chosen pet’s ancestry through its documents and discuss its individual health and temperament separately.
A breed is formed as a result of years of selective work by breeders, who select the best representatives to obtain offspring with desired qualities. Each breed has its own standard - a detailed description of the ideal representative.
Recognition of a breed occurs through international organizations (FIFe, WCF, FCI, etc.), which maintain registries of purebred animals and control compliance with standards.
Choosing a breeder
Before choosing a pet, discuss the breeder's background, available documents and care arrangements with our team.
Breeder registration
Ask for the breeder's or kennel's name, registration details and the organisation that issued the pedigree documents, where applicable.
Pedigree documents
Check which pedigree or litter registration documents are available for your chosen pet and how to verify them with the issuing organisation.
Veterinary records
Review the available veterinary records, vaccination entries and health documents for the pet.
Breeding experience
Ask about the breeder's experience, previous litters and references from owners.
Breeder and kennel registration
Breeder or kennel registration can help you identify who raised the pet and which organisation maintains its pedigree records.
What to check:
Check the registered name, registration number and issuing organisation. Registration alone does not replace a health assessment or a purchase agreement.
Documents and details to ask for:
- Breeder or kennel registration details, where applicable
- Pedigree documents for breeding animals
- The pet's veterinary records and certificates
- Seller details and the agreed purchase terms
Health information to review
Discuss the available health records for your chosen pet before agreeing on payment and handover.
Vaccinations
Ask to see the vaccination entries in the veterinary passport and discuss the next steps with a veterinarian.
Parasite treatment
Check the records of treatment for internal and external parasites and the planned schedule for further care.
Genetic tests
Ask which genetic tests are relevant to the breed and whether results are available for the pet or its parents.
Veterinary examinations
Clarify when the pet was last examined by a veterinarian and which health documents will accompany it.
Purchase agreement
Before paying, agree on the written purchase terms for your chosen pet, including the seller, price, documents and handover arrangements.
What to agree in writing:
- The pet's details: breed, sex, date of birth and available pedigree documents
- The seller's and buyer's details
- The agreed price, payment terms and handover arrangements
- The agreed terms covering health, origin, cancellation and refunds
Questions to clarify before payment:
- A list of the documents you will receive
- Information about the pet's health at handover
- The procedure to follow if a health concern arises after handover
- How to contact the team for further advice
Get to know your chosen pet
Speak with our team, review the available information and arrange a video call with the pet before agreeing on payment and handover.
1. Talk to our team
Contact us about a pet you like and tell us about your household and expectations.
2. Review the information
Discuss the breeder, available pedigree and veterinary documents, and any questions about the pet.
3. Meet your pet by video
Arrange a video call to see the pet and ask about its behaviour and daily care.
4. Agree on the next steps
Agree on the full price, documents, payment and handover arrangements before paying.
If anything is unclear, ask for more information before making a payment.
Care and welfare
Ask how the pet is raised, fed and socialised, and discuss its daily needs and the transition to your home.
What to check before buying
Compare what is included before choosing where to buy your pet.
Your conversation with Pet Family Center
- Discuss the breeder and the pet's documents with us
- Review the available information about breed and health
- Agree on the written purchase terms before payment
- Ask about support before and after your pet arrives
When considering an online listing
- Check who the seller is and how to contact them
- Ask which documents and guarantees are included
- Request a live video call before paying
- Agree on support and responsibilities in advance
Breeder responsibilities
Before buying, clarify who is responsible for the pet, its documents and care before handover, and how any later concerns will be handled.
What to discuss with the breeder:
- Agree which documents will accompany the pet
- Discuss its health and any known conditions
- Clarify its care arrangements until handover
- Ask for feeding, care and settling-in guidance
Health and origin details to clarify:
- Known health conditions and available examination results
- Vaccination and parasite treatment records
- Known hereditary conditions and available test results
- The pet's breed, origin and agreed purpose
Ready to meet your future companion?
Contact us to ask about a pet, arrange a video call and discuss the full price, documents and delivery.