Breeder-visit checklist — Epagneul Picard
What to ask, see, and take with you
1. Identity and rearing
- Breeder's full name and address
- Whelping date and number of litters the dam has had in the past 24 months
- If a registry breeder: kennel name and litter registration number (VDH / FCI / specialty or other club) — not required as long as all health tests are documented
- EU pet transport rules: puppy must be at least 8 weeks old and dewormed/vaccinated before handover
2. Mandatory tests for both parents
For each test, ask to see the original certificate — date, vet, result.
| Test | Passing means | Dam | Sire |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNA-Identitätsnachweis Blutprobe (DNA-Profil) | ISAG 2006 profile on file | ☐ | ☐ |
| Zahn- und Bissbewertung Gebissbescheinigung | Full dentition (Zahnkarte on file) | ☐ | ☐ |
| Ocular anomalies Physisch | Clear of hereditary eye diseases (valid for 1 year) | ☐ | ☐ |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) Roentgen | Grade 0 or 1 (Grade 1 must be bred to Grade 0) | ☐ | ☐ |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) Roentgen | FCI Grade A, B, or C (Grade C must be bred to Grade A) | ☐ | ☐ |
| Coat colour, extension (E-Locus) | Result on file | ☐ | ☐ |
3. Recommended tests
Relevant in addition depending on line or specialty club.
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4. Husbandry and rearing
- Puppies raised with the family / in the home (not in a kennel)
- Socialization plan: which stimuli before handover? (children, car, vacuum, other dogs)
- Deworming and vaccination protocol (min. 2× deworming, 1× core vaccine before handover)
- EU pet passport and microchip present
- Written sales contract with take-back clause