25/05/2020
You may have heard the word "pedigree" a couple of times.There have been arguements as regards what makes a dog a pedigree,I stumbled on a simple explanation by one of the finest breeders in Nigeria,he simply put:
"Some people always think the term
Pedigree in dogs means good looking dog. "No be all Pedigree dogs dey fine for face o." Understand the term well if you want move forward in breeding. Especially as a breeder. A Pedigree Dog is a dog whose ancestral records are kept for up to 3-4 and above generations. Such records are not by mouth o. They are approved by a registry set aside to do so and a Certificate is issued containing all the information of your dog including that of his or her ancestors up to 3-4 generations before him or her. Meaning Father and mother, grandparents, great grandparents etc. Note that if a dog is Pedigree he or she may not look physically appealing but the gene it carries may be super. So next time you want to ask for a Pedigree know what it means. Sometimes sef a non Pedigree dog will appear more appealing to the eyes than the Pedigree. But Pedigree will guide you on your breeding if you are a breeder or aspiring breeder. Note: Peds don't come cheap irrespective of the phenotype (physical appearance)
So don't be fooled if someone says I is Pedigree come buy, but they can't show you details of ancestors up to at least 3-4 generations which is generally acceptable world over."- Jyde Bamgbala(TOP DOGS Kennel &Pet store)Ilorin,kwara state.