How to get a pedigree for a dog, example document

If you don’t know where and how to get a pedigree for a dog, read the article. It contains a lot of useful information.

Often, when buying a dog, future owners do not think about completing any documents. We decided on the breed, found a kennel, and purchased a puppy. It’s good if there is a veterinary certificate with vaccinations according to age. But there is also a document that confirms the purebred of the future pet, compliance with all the criteria and parameters allocated for this breed. This is a pedigree or breeding chart. Read more about it in this article.

Is a purebred puppy a puppy with documents?

A puppy that is obtained from purebred parents in compliance with all rules and permits and at the same time fully complies with the standards of its breed without any defects is purebred. The pedigree of a dog as a document speaks about the origin of the dog - its family tree. But with the above, it is important to understand that pedigree does not in any way guarantee the puppy’s working qualities, training, suitability for certain types of service and performance of various tasks. The very concept of a “puppy with documents” speaks of the purity of its breeding line, of its belonging to the breed without any impurities.

Pedigree for a dog - what does it look like?

Pedigrees from March 1, 2022 are issued in 2 types:

Certificate of origin of a single sample. (blue form with watermarks and QR code DOES NOT LAMINATE).
It is bilingual, in Russian and English. Its main difference and advantage is that it contains information about 3 generations of ancestors. This option is used for participation in Russian and foreign exhibitions and for breeding. It can also be marked “Export”, which turns the document into an export pedigree.
Certificate of registration of the dog with VERK (beige form with watermarks and QR code IS NOT LAMINATED).
Such a pedigree greatly limits the rights of the owner. You can only go to national exhibitions with it, and you cannot stop going to export exhibitions. It also displays only one generation of ancestors.

For all dogs born after December 1, 2022, only new pedigrees can be issued.

The old-style RKF dog's pedigree looked like this: laminated form, color printing. The outer and inner sides are different. On the outside there are logos - a round one in the form of a planet with meridians (FCI) and with the head of a Russian greyhound (RKF). The following is a list of explanations of abbreviations, as well as addresses and contact numbers. The dog's family tree is indicated on the inside. Important! Information about the father always follows first, followed by information about the mother. Each of the parents has two generations of ancestors, and the dog whose pedigree has three generations (parents plus two generations of their ancestors). Their breeds, colors, titles, date of birth, brand/chip code, gender, pedigree number are indicated. The document is completed with the seal of the RKF and the signature of an authorized person - the manager.

Pedigree example

Below is the pedigree of the OLD type dog. A dog of the Russian Toy Terrier breed was adopted. The pedigree should look clean, without dents, so that it is easy to read. The correct form will ensure that it is stored in a hard folder in a dry place inaccessible to children and puppies (an important document!). Regardless of the breed, the breeding card has the same appearance, abbreviations, and filling schemes.

Why do you need documents for a dog?

Documents for a dog (pedigree) are needed to confirm the origin, obtain permission for mating, participate in exhibitions, register the dog in a club, etc. The presence of such a document confirms that the puppy meets the breed in all respects and standards, and its parents are suitable for breeding. breeding. Why else? The presence of a pedigree among the parents significantly increases the cost of puppies, which is beneficial for the breeder. True, getting permission to breed is also quite troublesome. To do this, you should participate in exhibitions (receive “very good” at least 2 times), pass a breeding review, pass various tests in the relevant disciplines for each dog breed (confirm their physical and working qualities). The higher the rank of the parents, the more expensive their litter and the stricter the criteria for its activation. All this is monitored by the kennel club and federation.

Dog passport - its pedigree

The puppy card - pet metric - contains detailed information about the animal: breed and color, date of birth, nicknames of the puppy and its parents, their pedigrees, brand. The metric is compiled and issued in two copies, one of which will be kept by the dog owner, and the second is intended for transfer to the RKF. The document is valid only if there is a seal from the club or nursery where the puppy was purchased. Data about the owner is entered into a special section of the metrics.

The puppy card gives the pet the right to participate in exhibitions in the “baby” and “puppies” classes. Until the dog is 15 months old, the metric must be exchanged for a “Certificate of Origin”.

Important!

The metric must include information about the puppy’s ancestors, otherwise it is considered incomplete.

The procedure for exchanging metrics for a certificate (pedigree) is carried out by the Russian Cynological Federation (RKF). In cities and regions, to exchange a document, you must contact any kennel club.

The RKF pedigree is a very important document that certifies that your pet is purebred. Previously, a “Certificate of Origin” was issued, but in 2022 a new document was developed, then the pedigree could be issued by choosing one of two options:

Certificate of origin. This is a document of a certain sample, which is drawn up in Russian and English. It contains the registration number and information about the animal - breed, name, date of birth and gender of the dog, color, information about the brand (code and number), information about the breeder and owner, pedigree of parents and ancestors (three generations). Such a document with complete information about the animal and its origin allows you to participate in any exhibitions and competitions held in Russia and other countries of the world, obtain titles and use the pet in breeding work.
Certificate of registration in the All-Russian Unified Genealogical Book. This document contains only basic information about the animal and its owner. With it you can participate in Russian exhibitions and, accordingly, obtain only national titles. It does not apply to participation in international competitions and breeding. Now only a new document is issued - and the date of birth of the animal is not important.

Important!

The breeder is responsible for the registration of the “puppy” – he must hand it over to the new owner along with other documents when selling the puppy. Obtaining a pedigree (“Certificate of Origin”) falls on the shoulders of the animal owner. You can issue the document after the puppy is six months old. And it is advisable to do this no later than 15 months of age.

Who prepares the pedigree (RKF, SKOR)?

Documents for the dog are drawn up by the federation or union in whose club the mother of the litter is a member. The metric is changed to a pedigree only through the central branch of the RKF or SKOR in Moscow. The transition from a union to a federation and vice versa is not currently practiced. Participation in exhibition events of both organizations is allowed. If in the RKF a dog can make (its owner) documents based on the pedigrees of its parents, then in SKOR a dog that meets all the parameters of a particular breed (determined by the commission) can be registered and receive a document.

How and where to get a pedigree for a dog - cynological organizations of Russia: RKF, SKOR

Dogs with a pedigree
In modern Russia, there are two influential cynological organizations, with the help of which you can register a puppy and receive a pedigree document:

RKF (Russian Cynological Federation)
SKOR (Union of Cynological Organizations of Russia)

Their work is the same, but RFK registration documents are recognized in foreign countries, while SCOR is not. Besides:

At what age can you get documents for a puppy?

The first step is to issue a “puppy” for a puppy – a pet birth certificate. Also, “puppy” indicates that the parents of the litter are mated according to all the rules and appropriate tolerances. Primary registration for a puppy is completed from 45 days (from 60 days for small breeds) until 3 months of age. Most often, the procedure for obtaining metrics takes place along with the activation of the litter. This is quite possible if the litter complies with norms and standards. All this is done by the kennel club, of which the mother of the litter is a member. This document is needed to exchange for a pedigree - breeding card. Usually the dog owner changes the metric; this can be done immediately after purchasing the puppy. The deadline is 15 months, during which time the dog moves from junior to adult. The process of obtaining a pedigree is long – 3–4 months! Important! Metrics and pedigree (documents for the dog) should not be confused with a veterinary passport, which can be obtained at any veterinary clinic!

Puppy card: the first document before receiving a pedigree

A puppy card (metric, puppy) is the very first official document of a purebred puppy, which is then used to obtain a pedigree.

Puppy card

It is issued by a special breeding commission after examining the animal. If the commission finds signs of disqualification based on breed characteristics, then they can make a note in the metric that this pet is not recommended for continuation of the breed. Before the examination, the baby must be branded. A puppy card is issued at the age of 45 days. and up to 3 months .

The required information on the puppy card is:

Data that should be on the puppy card

It is better for the owner to fill out information about himself in block letters to avoid errors due to illegible handwriting. This document is certified by the responsible employee of the dog handlers organization. A signature and a round seal are required.

The map has a segmental appearance and consists of 2 parts:

The upper part will subsequently be transferred for registration of the pedigree document, but the lower part must be preserved.
It will help restore pedigree data in case of its loss or loss of appearance.
Using this part, you can register a dog for an exhibition if the pedigree is not yet ready.

The metric is valid until the dog reaches 15 months , then it must be replaced by a pedigree. If before this age a puppy can be shown according to the metric, then after this age, without a pedigree, the dog will not be able to take part in the exhibition process.

If the certificate was not completed on time or was lost, it can be restored using the puppy’s brand. To do this, you need to write an application to the cynological organization in your locality or to the breeder from whom you purchased the dog.

Zero or registered pedigree - what is it?

Such a pedigree does not fully convey information about the origin of the dog, as is necessary. Thus, the ancestors of this individual are either unknown or not recognized for some reason by the RKF and FCI. RKF does not recognize the pedigrees of SKOR, “Kind World”, etc. Important! Unrecognized pedigrees can be entered into the All-Russian Unified Pedigree Book (VERK), but with special marks and after a decision of authorized persons. The question arises: how to read the pedigree of a dog of this type? The whole problem is that it is not possible to read it, there is no data! For the same reason, she does not admit it. But if a descendant puppy has 3 officially registered generations (a full tree from animals with documents) from ancestors with “null”, then such a pedigree has the right to life and will receive recognition. Important! If the registered pedigree is stamped “Not subject to breeding,” then it will be impossible to register such a litter! But remember: this is a very troublesome and expensive matter, and it is not always possible to achieve a certain result, since the selection is very strict.

If a puppy does not have a metric, is it possible to obtain a pedigree?

If the problem is the loss of metrics, then you shouldn’t be too upset. When registering a litter, each puppy receives strictly its own brand, which is not duplicated - “dog code”. It is applied to the pet's stomach or ear. When you contact the club about the loss of a document, they will make you a duplicate based on the stamp. However, you will have to pay again for the procedure for obtaining metrics. Then you change it to a pedigree according to the standard procedure. But if there is no metric, because the parents do not have a pedigree, then it is better to contact SCOR to obtain a zero pedigree. True, this is possible if the authorized commission gives a resolution on the dog’s compliance with the standards and norms of a particular breed. Whether this will work out or not, the owner himself needs to find out in the appropriate kennel club. In RKF (rkf) / FCI such a determination is extremely difficult, although the procedure itself exists.

Documents for the dog required when purchasing it

When purchasing a dog, a purchase and sale agreement is drawn up between the future owner and the seller. A package of necessary documents is attached to it. These include:

puppy card;
veterinary passport;
pet's pedigree;
puppy inspection report;
the act of mating breeding dogs.

This video talks about how to get documents for an adult dog.

Puppy metrics (puppy card, “puppy”)

This is the main document that a puppy is required to purchase. The dog's metric contains detailed information:

puppy breed;
pet's name;
parents' nicknames;
parents' pedigrees;
color;
date of birth of the animal;
brand;
The buyer’s personal information is indicated in a special column – “puppy owner”.

In addition, you need to take into account some nuances.

The puppy's certificate must bear the seal of the kennel or club that issued the puppy.
The puppy's certificate must be issued in two copies. One of them will be in the hands of the dog’s owner, and the second will be transferred to the canine organization (RKF) to obtain a pedigree.

Pedigree of dogs

A dog's pedigree is an official document issued by the Russian Cynological Federation or a similar organization (for example, SKOR) when the puppy reaches six months of age. In RKF it can be obtained until the dog is 15 months old. The pedigree is provided on the basis of the mating certificate, the puppy inspection certificate, as well as the pedigrees of the parents.

The pedigree contains the following information:

date of birth of the pet;
nickname;
breed;
floor;
color;
information about the puppy's owner;
breeder;
information about parents up to 3-4 generations indicating nicknames, grades, diplomas.

The act of mating breeding dogs

This is a document that confirms the fact of mating of a male and female. It contains information about the mating date, the names of the dogs' owners and the mating conditions. The mating act is drawn up in triplicate with the obligatory signatures of both parties. One of them will be kept at the place of registration of mating, and the other two will be kept by the owners of breeding dogs.

The act of breeding dogs is a mandatory document; without it, it will be impossible to certify the future litter.

Puppies inspection report (certification)

Within no more than one and a half months from the date of birth of the puppy, it must be given a nickname officially registered in the organization. After this, specialists draw up an inspection report for the puppy in the form of a description of the litter on a standard form. It indicates such parameters as color, characteristics of a particular breed, physical development and diseases and behavioral characteristics.

This video talks about how much it costs to get documents for a dog and how to avoid scammers.

Veterinary passport

After purchasing a puppy, the necessary action is to visit a veterinary clinic to obtain a veterinary passport. This document will contain information about the vaccinations performed (name of the vaccine and date of vaccination). It also contains information about the pet (name, breed and age).

A veterinary passport is an international document; it is required when transporting a puppy, when participating in exhibitions or competitions. It reflects the pet’s health status and all veterinary actions in relation to it.

If you have questions regarding paperwork for a dog, ask them in the comments to this article.

Step-by-step instructions for registering the RKF pedigree

How to get a pedigree for a dog? Until recently, this could be done by any owner of a puppy, provided he had a metric, by contacting the central RKF club in Moscow. By contacting directly at the address or by mail due to the distances across the territory of Russia.

Currently, RKF does not work directly with dog owners. Now the replacement can be made through a kennel or kennel club if they are members of one of the RKF federations. Read more in our article about the rules for replacing a puppy with a pedigree. Check the price directly with the club.

conclusions

The presence of a pedigree confirms the origin of the dog and its belonging to the corresponding breed. It is needed for breeding work, participation in exhibitions, for registration in the VERK (All-Russian Unified Pedigree Book). It is formalized through the department of a cynological organization or a kennel based on metrics according to the rules of the RKF. In other organizations there are exceptions - “zeros” are practiced.

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Nikitin Sergey

I write about dogs based on the experience and knowledge gained during my studies as a veterinarian, work in my specialty, and simply from observing my pets.