Dog Pedigrees: Understanding Your Dog's Family Tree
A pedigree is more than a piece of paper. It's a map of your dog's genetic history -- the ancestors that shaped their temperament, health, and conformation. Knowing how to read one gives you real insight into what you're getting when you buy a puppy.
How to Read a Dog Pedigree
Decode a 5-generation pedigree chart -- what each position means, how to identify inbreeding, and what to look for.
What Is COI? Coefficient of Inbreeding
What COI means, why it matters, and what levels are considered safe in American Bulldogs.
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| Dog | Parents | Grandparents | Great-Grandparents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your Dog | Sire | Sire's Sire | SS Sire |
| SS Dam | |||
| Sire's Dam | SD Sire | ||
| SD Dam | |||
| Dam | Dam's Sire | DS Sire | |
| DS Dam | |||
| Dam's Dam | DD Sire | ||
| DD Dam | |||