Editorial standards

Our editorial process is designed to help UK and Ireland readers check puppy-buying and care information for themselves. Content is general guidance, not personalised veterinary, legal or training advice.

Accuracy and sourcing

Factual claims should be traceable to a named, relevant source. We prioritise legislation and government guidance, veterinary bodies, recognised animal-welfare organisations and established breed-health programmes. Articles identify their key sources so readers can inspect the underlying guidance, its publication date and the territory to which it applies.

Credentials and professional advice

We do not assign veterinary, legal, behaviour or training credentials to a contributor unless their identity and qualifications can be verified. Editorial content cannot account for an individual animal's medical history or a reader's circumstances. Readers should consult an appropriately qualified professional when a decision depends on an examination, diagnosis or interpretation of the law.

Puppies and commercial independence

Our puppy availability and commercial activity do not change our welfare guidance. We describe health testing, registration and veterinary records according to the information available and encourage families to ask Pupnex questions before paying.

Review, updates and corrections

We review pages when relevant law, public guidance or recognised health recommendations change. A substantive revision should update the page's modification date and any affected structured data. Readers can report a potential factual error through our corrections policy. Minor style edits may be made without changing the displayed review date.

Responsible use of our content

Our goal is to make important questions easier to ask, not to replace individual veterinary, legal or care advice. Families should review their puppy's records and the rules that apply in their location. The Pupnex editorial team maintains this process and links to supporting material wherever practical.