Kennel Club Accredited Scheme

To find out more about what the Kennel Club Accredited Scheme you should refer to the Kennel club’s website. Whenever you see this icon on an advert it means that the breeder has verified to Epupz that they hold a valid Kennel Club Accredited Scheme certificate.

• Ensure that all breeding stock is Kennel Club registered.
• Hand over the dog's registration certificate at time of sale if available, or forward it to the new owner as soon as possible. Explain any endorsements that might pertain and obtain written and signed confirmation from the new owner, at or before the date on which the dog is physically transferred, that the new owner is aware of the endorsement(s), regardless of whether or not the endorsed registration certificate is available.

• Follow Kennel Club policy regarding maximum age and number/frequency of litters.
• Permanently identify breeding stock by DNA profile, microchip, or tattoo. (N.B. After the first year of the Scheme’s operation, all breeding stock will be required to be DNA profiled.)
• Make use of health screening schemes, relevant to their breed, on all breeding stock. These schemes include DNA testing, hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia and inherited eye conditions.
• Socialise the puppies and provide written advice, in the Puppy Sales Wallet, on continuation of socialisation, exercise and future training.
• Provide written advice, in the Puppy Sales Wallet, on feeding and worming programmes.
• Provide a written record, in the Puppy Sales Wallet, on the immunisation measures taken.
• Provide reasonable post-sales telephone advice.
• Inform buyers of the requirements and the recommendations that apply to Kennel Club Accredited Breeders as well as the existence of the complaints procedure.
• Draw up a contract of sale for each puppy and provide a copy in the Puppy Sales Wallet     

Council Licence

Whenever you see this icon on an advert it means that the breeder has verified to Epupz that they hold a valid Council Licence to breed.  You can find out what this means by visiting your local councils website. Most council operate using the same standards.
Officers from the Licensing Team inspect these premises at least once a year to ensure that they comply with national minimal standards.
The standards relate to structure, safety, security, infectious disease control, and the suitability of the licence holder. The aim is to ensure:

• minimum standards of welfare for animals,
• prevent a spread of disease and
• the safety of the public visiting these premises.

Visits are also undertaken following complaints.
Periodic inspections are carried out with the Council’s authorised veterinary officer to look at specific animal health issues.

This may differ from Council to Council and Region to Region.

Verified Members and Breeders
Whenever you see this icon on an advert it means that the breeder has verified to Epupz. This is done using a PayPal account or the Member /Breeder can submit a form with a current copy for a utility bill for the property they have registered with us and I the name also registered with us. This allows us to mainly protect the Puppies and dogs that are rehomed on Epupz. We can refer with the Police Services, RSPCA, Local Councils and other Animal Warfare organisations with the information that has been submitted to us. We regret we cannot give this information to the general public due to the DPA.