It is the hallmark of every purebred dog as the Pedigree Certificate traces not just its ancestors but more importantly the accomplishments of each dog in its lineage. It shows the genetic lineage or ancestry (four generations in the case of the PCCI) of each dog. It is like a birth certificate that lists down the date of birth of the dog, its sire and dam, color and specific markings.ī. This document serves two main purposes:Ī. More specifically, information is collected for each dog which must have its unique registration number that serves as its identification code for as long as the registration database of a registering body exists.įor a breeder, his efforts to produce purebred dogs is documented in a Pedigree Certificate that is issued for every single dog that he registers. Various information pertinent to dog breeding and performance are kept by a registering body such as the PCCI. It ensures the continuing documentation of the efforts of dog breeders to keep the purity of the dog breeds they are working on as well as how specific dogs and/or breeding lines are producing over the years. Registration is one of the most important pillars in purebred dog development.
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