How to Read a Dog’s Pedigree

How do you read a Labrador pedigree?

How to Read a Dog’s Pedigree

  1. Find the dog’s registered name and birth date.
  2. Identify the dog’s ancestors.
  3. Determine whether your dog has been inbred, line-bred, or outcrossed.
  4. Check for DNA numbers.
  5. Study the stud book numbers.

What titles can dogs get?

A dog can earn a title in each of these classes at three different levels: Novice, Open, and Elite. Beyond “Regular,” there are two advanced titles – Outstanding and Superior – available in every class and at every level.

What does Sh Ch mean in dogs?

SH.CH. – Show Champion. This is an award for dogs which have won 3 challenge certificates in the show ring but have not completed a field trial or show dog qualifier to become a full champion. This is a UK Kennel Club recognised award.

What should I look for in a Lab pedigree?

A pedigree shows health certifications and genetic soundness Tests can include hips, elbows, eyes, as well as genetic DNA testing for Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) and Centronuclear myopathy (CNM). And you can see the testing done back generations, so you know that your dog is genetically sound.

What is a dog’s pedigree certificate?

Pedigree shows your dog’s ancestry and gives the registered names and registration numbers of your dog’s “family tree.” Indicates all AKC titles such as show championships, field championships, obedience, and hunting test titles. Provides invaluable data on your dog’s bloodlines – essential for breeding programs.

How can I get my dog’s title?

How To Earn The Title: Qualifications

  1. Certified/registered by an AKC recognized therapy dog organization.
  2. Perform the required number of visits for the title for which you are applying.
  3. The dog must be registered or listed with AKC.

What does WC mean in dogs?

“Working Certificate Test” (WC) means the Working Certificate Test level which is offered at working certificate tests.

What does JW mean on dog pedigree?

Junior Warrant
Junior Warrant (JW) The Junior Warrant is an award which a dog can achieve through winning certain awards at open and championship shows, when the dog is between 6 and 18 months of age.

What does JW mean on pedigree certificate?

This is an award for dogs that are between 6 and 18 months old with the required points being gained within that time frame.

How can I tell if my Lab is purebred?

There are three main methods you can use to determine if your dog is a purebred Lab. These are a visual assessment, a DNA test, and pedigree papers. Visual assessments are the least accurate, as they only compare a dog to the official breed standard.

Where can I find free Labrador Retriever pedigree reports?

Pedigree Online’s Labrador Retriever database offers free reports for thousands of Labrador Retrievers. It’s also free to add your dogs pedigees to our site.

What is included in each pedigree report?

Each pedigree report also contains additional reports for offspring, siblings, linebreeding, inbreeding and test matings. Our knowledgebase also offers additional resources to help you read and understand pedigrees.

Is there a database for hunting Labrador Retrievers?

Welcome to the database for Hunting & Working Labradors Retrievers. HuntingLabPedigree.com is a free online database for the field Labrador Retrievers. ( DO NOT include TITLES when searching or adding dogs. This may result in a false search or duplicate dogs)..

How can I find out more about my dog’s lineage?

To learn more about the dog’s lineage, click on any ancestor in the pedigree to dig deeper. Hovering your mouse over the icons will bring up photos, health, genetic and additional information such as color, unique markings and show titles. Inbred ancestors are highlighted with matching colors within pedigree charts so you can easily spot them.