Glossary
Pedigree
A domestic dog or domestic cat that has an ancestry registered as purebreds.
Also refers to the ancestry or descent of a purebred dog or cat.
Also refers to the ancestry or descent of a purebred dog or cat.
Breed Standard
A written standard that lists the attributes that are desirable in a breed of cat or dog created by breed associations and clubs, and standardized and approved by governing bodies.
This provides a blueprint for breeders and judges of conformation shows.
This provides a blueprint for breeders and judges of conformation shows.
Breed
A variety of domestic dog or domestic cat with distinctive and uniform characteristics, as defined in a breed standard, and achieved by selective breeding.
Breed standards are written by breed clubs and associations, and approved and registered with governing bodies.
Breed standards are written by breed clubs and associations, and approved and registered with governing bodies.
Type
Characteristic qualities that distinguish a breed.
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Characteristics
Combination of type, appearance, disposition and behavior .
A pedigree pet may be evaluated by reference to its breed standard, which details the characteristics that are desirable for that breed.
Also known as type.
Chihuahua, Doberman Pinscher, and Rottweiler