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- what is dog pedigree
- Dog Pedigree: Advantage or Disadvantage?
- Dog pedigree: advantages
- Dog Pedigree: Disadvantages
- How to make a dog's pedigree
- Dog pedigree: groups recognized by CBKC
Many people claim that their puppies have a pedigree and are proud of it. But do they really know what is pedigree dog? What is the purpose of the pedigree? And how to make the dog's pedigree? In this article from Animal Expert we clarify your doubts so that you know what is dog pedigree and how to do it. Keep reading!
what is dog pedigree
What does pedigree dog mean? The pedigree certifies that a dog has ancestors unique to your race, certifies their "blood purity" and therefore rejects those dogs that have parents of different breeds, no matter how beautiful they are. At least 3 purebred generations are considered.
The pedigree of a dog is registered in the pedigree books and, in order to have access to them, the tutor must go to the associations or societies where his data are available. If you do not have this information, you can also appeal with a your dog's DNA sample for the corresponding entities to analyze it. Once verified, the guardian will obtain a certificate issued by the association that will certify that your puppy has pedigree. The cost of this procedure may vary by association.
According to the CBKC (Brazilian Confederation of Cinofilia) the official definition of pedigree is "The pedigree is the pedigree record of a purebred dog. It is attributed to the puppies of two dogs, who already have a pedigree, by the CBKC-affiliated kennel where they were born. The document contains the name of the dog, its breed, the name of the breeder, the kennel, the parents, date of birth and data from its family tree up to the third generation." [1]
Dog Pedigree: Advantage or Disadvantage?
Some of the advantages and disadvantages of dog pedigree are:
Dog pedigree: advantages
The pedigree is important if you intend to present your dog in a canine beauty or morphology contest, as it is essential to be able to register your pet. Ensuring that your puppy belongs to a certain breed can facilitate the care of the puppy, possible health problems, among other issues.
Dog Pedigree: Disadvantages
Depending on the type of dog breed, it is common for breeders to cross dogs that belong to the same family, usually grandparents with grandchildren, to preserve the breed's "ideal" morphology. It is important to remember that consanguinity presupposes an increase in the possibility of the appearance of genetic mutations, reduction in longevity, appearance of degenerative diseases, in addition to being a practice extremely rejected among human beings, but it is still allowed among dogs.
As is well known, not all breeders carry out good practices because, in order to achieve the desired physical characteristics, they do not always take into account the puppy's well-being. Some examples of this are what happens to Basset Hounds that suffer back problems or Pugs, who have breathing difficulties.
Although there are responsible breeders who respect the care of each animal, PeritoAnimal is totally in favor of adoption and against the sale of dogs and cats. Remember that there are thousands of animals for adoption around the world and even purebred dogs. Whatever your decision, remember to give all the care and love your dog deserves.
How to make a dog's pedigree
Puppies descended from pedigree dogs are entitled to purebred registration. Knowing this, the tutor should look for a Kennel Club near their region to begin the dog registration process.
The pedigree is an identification document that is also used by CBKC and other canine confederations around the world to guide the improvement of breeds, having as premises to avoid hereditary health problems and consanguinity.
Once you have entered your dog's breed certification process through a Kennel Club, they must submit the documentation to CBKC for review. This entire process takes, on average, 70 days. [1]
Dog pedigree: groups recognized by CBKC
The groups of dog breeds recognized by the Brazilian Confederation of Cinofilia (CBKC) are:
- Shepherds and Cattlemen, except the Swiss;
- Pinscher, Schnauzer, Molossos and Swiss Cattlemen;
- Terriers;
- Dachshunds;
- Spitz and Primitive Type;
- Hounds and Trackers;
- Pointing Dogs;
- Lifting and Water Retrievers;
- Companion Dogs;
- Greyhound and Beagles;
- Not recognized by the FCI.
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