On the encouragement of sterilization
The buyer's attention is drawn to the need to sterilize their cat to avoid possible nuisances linked to the female being in heat or markings in the male as well as an unwanted mating in the exceptional case of an outing in freedom without supervision which is strongly discouraged for this type of breed.
In the event that the buyer decides not to sterilize his kitten in order to breed it, he is attracted to his
Attention to the existence of the order of October 7, 2015 of the Ministry of Agriculture clearly stating that all sellers of a LOOF domestic animal from a litter that he has given birth to, must be in possession of a siren number registered in the agricultural chamber or for a maximum of one litter per year, must first obtain a litter number issued by the LOOF which he will indicate in all sales advertisements. Failure to have it is punishable by a fine of €7,500! It is also not possible for an individual to sell non-LOOF domestic animals.
On guarantees
The laws in force, which are constantly evolving, rightly protect the interests of the buyer against sometimes dubious practices of illegal trade or breeding, animal trafficking, various frauds, etc. (Order of October 7, 2015). What could be simpler as a breeder than to assume responsibility if, however, a disease or lack of conformity were to be detected after the sale and for which the breeder could not be unaware or held responsible.
An amicable search is always preferable to legal action, which is sometimes difficult to bear and whose outcome would be uncertain.
The seller undertakes, and limits his liability to the exclusion of any other non-agreed expense, to reimburse the entire price paid if the cat were to and due to his actionsdie before the age of 1 or suffer from an illness. This will be returned to the seller or may be kept by the buyer if the refund is limited to 50% of the price.
Furthermore, the buyer can return (without reimbursement) the cat to the seller within 6 months of its birth if it does not suit him/her, provided that its condition has not been altered or transformed (tests provided) and if it has not been sterilized/castrated since.
List of documents given to the buyer:
- negative tests for transmissible diseases from the Fiv Felv cattery available on the site (copy on request).
- pedigrees of the parents and their negative HCM PKD tests available on the site (copy on request).
- Veterinary certificate of good health of the kitten.
- The non-exhaustive list of legal guarantees and remedies.
- The vaccination record mentioning the vaccines on the day of delivery.
- The identification card.
- A sample of kibble and a toy to ensure the transition.