Pedigrees

Explore and manage dog pedigrees going back up to 8 generations. Add external ancestors, share public pedigree links with buyers, and manage pedigree invites.

Pedigrees

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Pedigrees is your standalone workspace for exploring and managing lineage — going back multiple generations for any dog in or connected to your program. You can build out pedigrees for your own dogs, add external ancestors from other programs, and share a public pedigree link with buyers.

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What You Can Do Here

• View an interactive pedigree tree for any dog, going back up to 8 generations
• Add external dogs (dogs not in your program) to fill out ancestral records
• Navigate the pedigree graphically — expand, collapse, and zoom
• Manage pedigree ownership invites from other breeders
• Share a public pedigree link with buyers, vets, or co-owners
• Access pedigrees directly from an individual dog’s profile as well

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How It Works

Viewing a Pedigree

1. Go to Pedigrees in the left menu.
2. Search for a dog by name to load their pedigree.
3. The pedigree displays as an interactive tree — click any ancestor to expand their lineage.

You can also access a dog’s pedigree from their individual profile under the Pedigree tab.

Adding External Dogs

If a sire, dam, or ancestor is not in your BreederBuddy account (e.g., a dog from another breeder), you can create an external profile for them:

1. From the pedigree tree, click the empty slot for the missing parent.
2. Choose to add an external profile.
3. Enter the dog’s name, registration number, breed, and any other known details.
4. The profile links into the pedigree without cluttering your main dog list.

Sharing a Pedigree

You can generate a public share link that lets anyone view a dog’s pedigree. Choose what information to include: profile details, gallery, health records, or genetics.

1. Open the dog’s profile or pedigree.
2. Click Share and select the sharing scope.
3. Copy the link and send it to the buyer or post it publicly.

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Key Terms

Term	What It Means
External Profile	A pedigree record for a dog not owned by you — used for ancestors from other programs
Generation	One level up in the family tree (sire/dam = gen 1, grandparents = gen 2, etc.)
Pedigree Invite	A request from another breeder to link their dog records into your pedigree

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Tips & Common Questions

How many generations can I view?

BreederBuddy supports up to 8 generations of pedigree depth.

Can buyers see the pedigree on their own?

Yes — you can send them a public share link that shows the pedigree without them needing an account.

What if another breeder uses BreederBuddy and owns the sire?

They can send you a pedigree invite so their records link directly into your dog’s pedigree, keeping everything accurate without duplication.

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Still Have Questions?

We’re here to help. If something isn’t working the way you expect, or you’d like to have a discussion around a certain topic, please reach out to us anytime through the chat in the bottom right corner of your screen.

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