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🐾 Buying a Pedigree Pet? Read This First
Essential Checks
- Always verify the registration number with the official registry
- Meet the puppy/kitten and its mother in person when possible
- Ask to see health test results for both parents
- Get a written contract with health guarantees
- Never pay full price before seeing the animal and documents
Scam Warning Signs
- Seller won't let you visit or meet the animal
- Registration documents arrive separately or after payment
- Price significantly below market rate for the breed
- Seller pressures you to pay quickly
- Payment requested via wire transfer or gift cards
Reputable Sources
- Breed club referrals — National breed clubs maintain directories
- Registry programs — AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T., KC Assured Breeders
- Show kennels/catteries — Active exhibitors maintain standards
- Rescue organizations — Breed-specific rescues
Data Source & Legal Disclaimer
Effective: 2026 registry formats
Last updated: 2 weeks ago
Update frequency: Manual review
Sources: AKC — American Kennel Club · The Kennel Club (UK) · TICA — The International Cat Association · CFA — Cat Fanciers' Association
Certificate formats and verification methods are based on publicly available registry information. Formats may change. Always verify directly with the issuing registry.