pedigree papers
Proof of ancestry
Pedigree papers are official documents certifying an animal's ancestry, typically issued by a breed registry for purebred dogs, cats, or horses.
They trace lineage through multiple generations, establishing that the animal meets breed standards: The breeder provided pedigree papers going back five generations.
The papers affect an animal's value for breeding and showing.
- bloodlineAncestry through generations
- ancestryFamily line of descent
- lineageDescent from progenitors
- blood tiesFamilial relationships through ancestry
- registrationFormal recording of participation
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Offspring of different varieties
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