A dog's pedigree is its family tree. Depending on who created the pedigree, it could list birth dates, color and markings, titles and related testing information for a dog's ancestors.
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When purchasing or breeding a dog, you may want to check the pedigree to see if there are any champions or title winners in the lineage. Tests performed before breeding are also marked on the pedigree and can signify the absence of certain genetic defects.
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Since pedigrees are created by kennel club registries and breeders, they usually signify a purebred dog. Since "designer" dogs have become popular, a breeder-created pedigree may also be available for mixed-breed dogs.
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Being classified a purebred does not automatically signify quality. Even puppy-mill dogs usually come with a pedigree and may have ancestors with titles.
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In the United States, the American Kennel Club (AKC) provides the largest source of pedigrees. In recent years, the Continental Kennel Club (CKC) began offering dog registrations and pedigrees.
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A responsible breeder will include a pedigree that goes at least three generations back with your puppy purchase. You may also order your dog's pedigree from the AKC or CKC.
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