Introduction to Pedigree Papers
A pedigree is essentially a birth certificate for your dog, showing the 3 generation family tree proving your dog’s purebred status. Pedigree papers simply show a cat’s lineage and prove their purebred status. Main Register papers can be exhibited at shows, used for breeding purposes, or exported. Limited Register certificate means your pup is of pet quality, not for breeding or conformation showing.
Obtaining Pedigree Papers
To get pedigree papers, contact the breeder or kennel club. Provide the dog’s name, registration number, and breed. Costs start at $15. Registration establishes pedigree and ownership. DNA tests are other ways to identify purebred dogs. Compare to breed standards too. It takes about 4-6 weeks to get pedigree papers.
Difference Between Pedigree and Purebred
The main difference between purebred and pedigree is that purebred means the animal’s parents are of the same breed, while pedigree means the animal’s breeding history has been recorded.
In the purebred vs pedigree debate, purebred refers to kittens or pups bred from parents of the same breed, while pedigree is a record of the descent of an animal showing it to be purebred.
Genetic Representation in Pedigree
A pedigree is a genetic representation of a family tree that diagrams the inheritance of a trait or disease through several generations. Breeders can use a variety of tools, such as pedigree charts and genetic testing, to help ensure that they are breeding cats with diverse genetics.