Platform Roadmap
We are building trust incrementally. Each phase adds deeper verification capabilities while maintaining honesty about what we can and cannot confirm.
Phase 1
Current PhaseTransparency
Force sellers to show more evidence than any other platform. Run passive checks on that evidence. Honestly label what is and isn't confirmed.
- Mandatory disclosure fields on all listings (breed, microchip, dam/sire, litter history)
- Passive signal checks (phone lookup, reverse image search, Companies House, postcode validation)
- Honesty labelling on every listing — self-declared information clearly marked
- In-platform messaging with offline-leakage detection
- Programmatic SEO pages for every breed + region combination
- Scam education integrated into the enquiry flow
- Admin moderation queue for flagged listings
Phase 2
PlannedCouncil Register Matching
Automatically cross-reference seller claims against local council licensing registers. This bridges the gap between self-declaration and independent confirmation.
- Council register aggregator service — scraping and normalising data from 300+ local authorities
- Automatic matching of declared licence numbers against council records
- Licence status tracking (active, expired, revoked, suspended)
- Council-confirmed listings carry a distinct indicator
- Alerts when licence status changes (e.g. revoked or expired)
Phase 3
PlannedNational Verification
Expand verification to national databases and introduce deposit escrow to protect buyers financially.
- Kennel Club database integration for pedigree and registration validation
- National microchip database cross-referencing
- Deposit escrow system — funds held until buyer confirms in-person visit
- Enhanced seller reputation based on verified transaction history
- Health test certificate validation (BVA hip/elbow scores, eye tests)
Phase 4
FutureFull Vision
The complete platform with comprehensive verification, buyer reviews, and expansion beyond dogs.
- Buyer reviews and ratings (with anti-gaming protections)
- Cat listings and other pet categories
- Native mobile application
- Insurance and veterinary partnerships
- International seller verification (starting with Republic of Ireland)
Read more about how we check listings today.
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