How to Trace Your Dog's Family Tree Pedigree

Wondering about your puppy's pedigree? Want to know more about your beloved dog's family tree? Find out all you want to know about your dog's mysterious history. Fast, easy, professional, and cheap.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• AKC Registered Dog
• $10
• Internet

1. Gather up your dog's documents. Make sure you have their AKC registration paper on hand.

2. Visit the American Kennel Club's online store. In the Resources section displayed below this article you will find a direct link to purchase an "Online Pedigree". This service provides information about your dog's history, family history, and your breeder. It will include all significant AKC awards and accomplishments for your dog and his or her close blood relations.

3. Register for a free online account for the American Kennel Club's online store. You must be a registered member to complete a purchase.

4. Complete your Online Pedigree purchase. The cost of this service is $10 for a four generation online pedigree. $12 is charged for a five generation online pedigree. For $32 you can elect to receive your results in the form of an official AKC document. Be sure you follow the ordering instructions exactly.

5. Monitor the status of your Online Pedigree order through the free account you have created with AKC. When your dog's family history is complete, select a file format and download.

[Inkling]

on 12/19/2008 We raised a pedigreed dog once. It would be interesting to see if he had any famous siblings or cousins. Thanks for the idea.

[Gardengates]

on 12/19/2008 Thanks for the info on the AKC that will help trace a pedigree's family tree! But don't let your dog get too conceited if he/she has really impressive genes.

[hlruther]

on 12/17/2008 I had no idea it was that easy and cheap! Maybe I will try it with my pooch.