Chartreux, Siamese or Maine coon are very popular cat breeds which appear in the Loof.
You want to register your cat for Loof or want to know if he is Loof: discover all our answers.
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How do I know if my cat is registered with Loof?
Registering a cat with Loof is a process that requires meeting many criteria and having a little patience.
The Loof or Official Book of Feline Origins is the French organization recognized by the State which has the power to issue pedigrees to cats as well.
This distinction is absolutely necessary if you want your cat to participate in competitions or exhibitions.
Loof certification is also necessary for breeding purebred cats.
First of all, you must make a mating declaration in order to identify the parents of your animal.
This declaration must be made by the owner of the animal who requests the Loof within two months following the birth of the animal.
Then, it's a matter of having the animal tattooed and microchipped and requesting a pedigree from Loof.
If you are not in charge of the procedure, you can ask the breeder to provide you with a receipt for the request.
The Loof verification procedure
Once you have started the procedure, your cat will be examined to verify its conformity with the breed.
Some elements may be eliminated in terms of color, character or morphology.
Indeed, the Loof has very precise specifications depending on each breed of cat.
The criteria will not be the same for Persians and Siamese for example.
If the cat complies with the standards expected by the Loof, it will be judged to be compliant and will therefore be able to obtain registration with the Loof.
In the event of non-compliance, it is possible to appeal the decision within one month.
A final case exists, that of postponement.
In this case, your animal will be examined later.
The Loof delivers the pedigree, but it is also the organizer of most cat shows in France.
It is therefore the essential national reference when you want to highlight the breed of your cat.
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How to check Loof number?
If the animal has been declared Loof compliant, it will receive an identification number.
With this number, it is possible to check the pedigree of the animal in a few clicks.
An online tool is offered free of charge and allows you to check the breed and lineage of the animal.
The information is therefore easily consultable if you have the identification number.
This can be useful to verify that the registration is effective and also when purchasing an animal from a breeder.
You can verify that the cat is Loof by asking the breeder for the animal's identification number, and thus consult the information of your future pet very easily online.