LOOF

What LOOF does

LOOF (Livre Officiel des Origines Félines), legally the Fédération pour la Gestion du Livre Officiel des Origines Félines, is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) headquartered in Pantin and serving as the sole Ministry of Agriculture–recognized feline genealogical registry in France. It manages the issuance of official pedigrees for purebred cats, sets and enforces breed standards, operates the SQR breeder qualification system, administers conformity examinations, and runs the annual Championnat de France and affiliated feline exhibitions. Its customer base comprises professional and hobbyist cat breeders (the primary economic users), individual cat owners seeking pedigree verification or re-issuance, and affiliated breed clubs and exhibition organizers operating under LOOF authority.

Name

LOOF

Legal name

Fédération pour la Gestion du Livre Officiel des Origines Félines

Website

https://loof.asso.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LOOF is the French Ministry of Agriculture–recognized non-profit association that operates France's official purebred cat pedigree registry, serving breeders, owners, and breed clubs via digital pedigrees, breeder certification, genetic testing, and feline exhibitions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Feline Pedigree Registry Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Breed Registry, Pedigree & Performance Recording Services (AFAEAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Genomic Testing & Genetic Evaluation Services (AFAEAJAC), Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories & Pathology (AFAEANAF), Animal Welfare Auditing, Compliance & Certification Services (Non-testing Lab) (AFAEALAN)

Keywords

• Feline pedigree registry
• Cat breed certification
• Breeder training programs
• Genetic testing services
• Feline exhibition management

Headquarters

HQ city

Pantin

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Pedigree Registration Fees: Fees for registering cat litters (DSN) and issuing pedigree certificates, with tiered pricing based on age at time of request. Primary revenue stream for the feline registry.
2. Training Programs (ACACED): Official animal keeper certification training for cat breeders, offered in-person and via video conference. Includes knowledge updates and certification exams.
3. Knowledge Update Training: Continuing education sessions on animal welfare for certified breeders, with both in-person and distance learning options.
4. Affixe Registration: Breeder prefix/suffix registration fees for cattery names, with occasional (50€) and definitive (200€) options.
5. Genetic Testing Services: DNA identification and parentage verification services through partner laboratories, with results integrated into official pedigrees.
6. Special Registry Registrations: Fees for RIEX (experimental registry), RIA (appearance-based registry), and RF (filiation registry) inscriptions for cats with non-standard pedigrees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LOOF is France's official feline pedigree registry (Livre Officiel des Origines Félines), operating under Ministry of Agriculture agrément as the only legally recognized genealogical registry for purebred cats born in France. Its core offering is the official Pedigree LOOF certificate, supported by the MyLOOF online portal where breeders file litter declarations (DSN), request pedigrees, register cattery affixes, and order integrated genetic testing through partnerships with certified laboratories (Wisdom Panel/MyCatDNA, Labogena, Genindexe, Antagène, Idexx, Felome). The organization also delivers official cat-keeper certification training (ACACED), continuing education (Actualisation des Connaissances), conformation examinations, the SQR breeder qualification grid, and the annual Championnat de France championship.

Product overview

LOOF (Livre Officiel des Origines Félines) is the official French cat breed registry, operating as a single unified service rather than a modular platform. The core offering is the Pedigree LOOF, the only legally recognized genealogical document for purebred cats in France. This is supported by MyLOOF, an online breeder portal enabling digital declarations (DSN), pedigree requests, and cat registrations. Additional services include genetic identification and health testing (Identification Génétique, Tests Génétiques de Santé, MyCatDNA genomic testing), breeder training (Formation ACACED, Actualisation des Connaissances), breed conformity evaluation (Examen de Conformité), and the SQR qualification system for breeding stock. LOOF also manages championship exhibitions (Championnat de France, Expositions Félines), breed standards, and supplementary registries (RIEX/RIA/RF) for cats with non-standard documentation. The organization operates under ministry agrément as France's official feline stud book.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MyLOOF: Online platform for breeders to manage declarations, pedigrees, and breeder accounts
• SQR
• Championnat de France

Products and services

• Pedigree LOOF Official genealogical document certifying a cat's purebred status and ancestry in France, with digital format accessible via MyLOOF and QR-code verification linked to the LOOF database. Required for cats born in France to be legally recognized as purebred.
• MyLOOF Online Portal Online self-service portal at myloof.fr where breeders file litter declarations (DSN), request pedigrees, register and manage affixes (cattery names), order genetic tests, and access digital pedigree certificates.
• DSN (Déclaration de Saillie et de Naissance) Mandatory litter declaration service that must be completed within 4 months of kitten birth, priced at €15 per kitten within the window, with escalating late fees (€25 between 4-6 months; €50 after 6 months with mandatory genetic filiation test).
• Demande de Pedigree Official pedigree request service filed after a DSN; must be submitted within 8 months of birth for the lowest fee tier, with prices escalating from €30 to €300 per kitten depending on age at request.
• Formation ACACED (Attestation de Connaissances pour les Animaux de Compagnie d'Espèces Domestiques) Mandatory official training for cat breeders in France, recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture. A 3-day (24-hour) course covering legal regulations, reproduction, genetics, housing, animal health, behavior, and nutrition. Results as of December 31, 2025: 96% exam success rate, 99% satisfaction rate, 100% exam presentation rate.
• Actualisation des Connaissances 7-hour continuing education course on animal welfare updates for breeders whose ACACED certification is more than 10 years old. Delivered via video conference, Qualiopi-certified (2024-2027), and eligible for funding via Royal Canin loyalty points through MyLOOF.
• Identification Génétique DNA-based genetic identification and parentage verification service. Certified genetic profiles (DNA) and filiation compatibility (DNA comp.) can be displayed directly on pedigrees through partner laboratories including Labogena, Genindexe, and Antagène, with samples authenticated by third-party veterinarians.
• MyCatDNA Genomic Testing SNP-based genomic testing by Wisdom Panel exclusively for LOOF, providing comprehensive genetic profiling, hereditary disease screening (HCM, PKD, GM1/GM2, PRA, SMA, PKDef), morphological trait selection, and parentage verification. Ordered only via MyLOOF at €99 per cat, with results integrated directly into LOOF pedigrees.
• Tests Génétiques de Santé Genetic health screening for hereditary feline diseases (HCM, PKD, GM1, GM2, PRA, SMA, PKDef and other conditions). Results can be added directly to pedigrees.
• Affixes LOOF Breeder prefix/suffix registration for cattery names. Occasional affixe at €50 for a single litter or Definitive affixe at €200 for permanent use, with optional conversion of occasional to definitive (€150), re-issuance (€20), and ownership transfer (€50).
• SQR (Sélection Qualitative des Reproducteurs) Qualification grid system evaluating cat reproductive quality. Levels progress from Catégorie 1 through to Elite A, considering conformation examinations, show titles, and genetic test results with automatic daily updates across four qualification tiers.
• Examen de Conformité Breed conformity examination conducted by LOOF judges evaluating cats against official breed standards. Required for SQR progression and championship participation.
• Registres Annexes (RIEX/RIA/RF) Three supplementary registries: RIEX (Experimental Registration for authorized breeding programs with non-standard crossings), RIA (Registration by Appearance for cats without complete genealogy), and RF (Filiation Registry for non-recognized breeds or colors). Fees include a €50 race recognition exam and €80 initial RIA inscription.
• Championnat de France LOOF Annual French cat championship with national and regional rankings. Points accumulated at participating exhibitions through August 31, 2026, with the grand finale on December 12, 2026.
• Expositions Félines Cat exhibitions and shows organized under LOOF authority across France, including specialty breed events and judge seminars, feeding point accumulation for the Championnat de France.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% pass rate for ACACED training exam
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wisdom Panel / MyCatDNAcoreTechnology or Integration · 6 March 2025Strategic partnership for SNP-based genomic testing services. Wisdom Panel provides MyCatDNA Select testing for genetic disease screening, parentage verification, and trait identification. Results are integrated directly into LOOF digital pedigrees. LOOF exclusive partner for genomic services. Test priced at 99€ per cat, ordered exclusively through MyLOOF.
• AGRIAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive insurance partner offering dedicated advantages to LOOF-registered breeders. Partnership includes data sharing (breeder number, contact details, litter information) with breeder consent. AGRIA contacts breeders through LOOF for pet insurance offerings.
• Royal CaninminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive pet food partner. LOOF training can be funded through Royal Canin loyalty points via MyLOOF. Royal Canin logo appears on LOOF genomic partner materials. Mutual promotional relationship supporting breeder community.
• LabogenacoreTechnology or IntegrationFrench laboratory signatory of LOOF genetic testing protocol. Provides DNA profiling and parentage verification services for LOOF pedigrees, with sample collection authenticated by third-party veterinarians.
• GenindexecoreTechnology or IntegrationFrench laboratory signatory of LOOF genetic testing protocol for DNA identification and parentage certification integrated into official pedigrees.
• AntagènecoreTechnology or IntegrationFrench laboratory signatory of LOOF genetic testing protocol for genetic identification and parentage verification services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Royal Canin: Global pet food manufacturer and exclusive LOOF partner for training funding and breeder loyalty programs. Adjacent ecosystem participant that monetizes the LOOF breeder community through co-branded services and educational funding.
• AGRIA Pet Insurance: Specialist pet insurance provider and exclusive LOOF insurance partner with data-sharing integration for breeder outreach. Adjacent service provider leveraging LOOF's breeder registry for customer acquisition.

Direct peers

• LOF (Livre des Origines Françaises - Société Centrale Canine): France's official canine pedigree registry, the dog-equivalent of LOOF. Same ministerial recognition model, similar breeder certification, pedigree structure, affixe registration, and genetic testing integration, making it the closest domestic functional analog.
• WCF (World Cat Federation): International feline registry with member clubs across multiple countries, providing pedigree registration and breed standards. Operates a similar organizational structure to LOOF and directly competes for breeder registrations in overlapping European territories.
• CFA (Cat Fanciers' Association): One of the world's largest purebred cat registries, managing pedigrees, breed standards, and exhibitions. Comparable to LOOF in registry function, championship events, and breeder certification programs, though operating at greater scale in North America.
• TICA (The International Cat Association): Global cat registry offering pedigree registration, breed standards, genetic testing integration, and cat shows. Directly comparable to LOOF in core product (pedigree registration) and target customer (breeders), with a broader international footprint.
• FIFe (Fédération Internationale Féline): European-based international feline federation that coordinates pedigree standards and member registries across countries. Operates the same model of breed registry, pedigree issuance, and cat shows as LOOF, making it the closest structural peer at the international level.

Emerging players

• Wisdom Panel (MyCatDNA): Genomic testing service for cats and dogs, providing SNP-based breed identification and health screening. LOOF's exclusive genomic partner, comparable as a technology-enabled entrant into the cat registration and genetic verification space.

Regional players

• GCCF (Governing Council of the Cat Fancy): UK-based national cat pedigree registry offering breed registration, breed standards, and shows. Directly analogous to LOOF's role within the UK, with comparable services (pedigree, affix equivalent, breed recognition) in a different geography.
• Livre des Origines Saint-Hubert (LOSH): Belgium's official canine stud book maintained by the Société Royale Saint-Hubert. Operates the same feline-equivalent registry model as LOOF (LOF's sister organization in Belgium) with ministerial recognition and pedigree certification.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@federationloof8648
• Facebookfacebook.com/chat.LOOF
• Instagraminstagram.com/loof_cat

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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