Every fourth dog that comes to us has an unclear background, says Erika Garmelius, communications officer at the dog protection association, who calls it a marked increase.
It may be because the dogs are not chipped, not registered with the Board of Agriculture or because it is not possible to determine the dog's background, according to Garmelius.
But then there are many times when the papers do not match either.
These parts are important for Hundstallet to be able to start the rehoming work.
If there are uncertainties about whether the dog may have been smuggled, there is also a risk that the dog carries rabies or other diseases. This means that we cannot rehome the dog, says Garmelius.
Hundstallet links the phenomenon to ignorance among dog buyers and urges people who are considering buying a dog to let the process take time. Criminal organizations are good at making a dog sale look good, but the papers must be in order – which the buyer also needs to keep track of.
Dare to be annoying and ask questions and check that it really matches, says Garmelius.
Dog from Sweden:
The puppy should be at least 8 weeks old.
The breeder should be registered in the central dog register.
Purchase documents with the seller's name, address, and phone number.
A veterinary certificate that is at most seven days old.
Dog from outside Sweden:
You should have received import documents showing the dog's background and it should be vaccinated against rabies.
The puppy should be at least 15 weeks old (does not apply to Norway).
Purchase documents with the seller's name, address, and phone number.
A veterinary certificate that is at most seven days old.
Source: Hundstallet
