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| A Purebred (Pedigree) Dog - Beagle |
If you are thinking about buying a dog, you have to make a careful choice. There are differences between a dog with a pedigree and a dog without a pedigree. A dog with a pedigree has a number of advantages over a dog without a pedigree. Here you will find information about what a pedigree dog is? How you can recognize a pedigree dog and what the advantages are? You can also read about the risks of a dog without a pedigree and of the dog trade. So choose carefully. Do you want a dog that has been bred with care? Choose a pedigree dog.
What is a Pedigree Dog?
What is actually a pedigree dog and what is not a pedigree dog? And how do you recognize a pedigree dog?
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| Pedigree Dog. American Pit Bull Terrier, red nose, male, red brindle coat, and closed eyes. |
A pedigree dog is a dog with an official pedigree. A family tree is a document with information about the ancestors of the dog. That way you know who his parents are, but also his grandfathers and grandmothers. That is important to know because a large number of characteristics of your dog he gets from his parents. A dog with an official pedigree is always registered with the Raad van Beheer. They register all pedigree dogs in the Dutch Dogs Studbook (NHSB) and publish the only internationally recognized pedigrees.
Not every pedigree dog is a Pedigree Dog!
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| Without Pedigree. German Kleinspitz, Braun/Orange color |
Not every dog with a certain appearance has a pedigree. For example, there are 'Labrador Retrievers',' Chihuahua's and 'French Bulldogs' with and without a pedigree. Pedigree dogs without a pedigree are called 'look-alikes'.
Did you know that only 6% of the Chihuahuas, 12% of the French Bulldogs and 20% of the Labradors you meet on the street have an official pedigree?
Most breeders of pedigree dogs are members of a breed club. The breed club makes demands on the breeding of dogs. The Board of Directors also sets such requirements. With these requirements, they want to breed pedigree dogs that are as healthy, happy and cheerful as possible.
Family trees are valuable. Knowledge of the ancestors is important for the breeding of as healthy, happy and social pups as possible!
How do you recognize a Pedigree Dog?
You cannot just tell a dog whether it is a pedigree dog or not. A Shepherd Dog with a pedigree and a Shepherd Dog without a pedigree can look the same! Always ask the breeder if he breeds dogs with an official 'Raad van Beheer' pedigree and if you can see the original pedigree of the mother dog. An official Dutch pedigree can be recognized by the gold seal in the form of a dog.
All pedigree dogs can be recognized by the unique chip number that starts with number 52814.
Where can you go for a Pedigree Dog?
If you want a pedigree dog, start your search on the website: www.houdenvanhonden.nl. You can find information about all dog breeds and the corresponding breed clubs.
Have you found a breed that you like? Please contact the breed club affiliated to the Board of Trustees. The data can be found at the varieties or look here.
At the breed club, you can find information about the breed, puppy, and breeders who are members of the breed club.
Did you know that the breed club supports and guides the breeders to breed the best possible litter?
Once you have your puppy at home, you can go to a local dog club. Inquire on time if there is room and do not wait until you have the puppy at home. You are also welcome if you want to know more about the upbringing of your dog or the sports you can do with your dog. You can find the details of all the cynologist clubs affiliated to the Board of Directors.
Advantages of a Pedigree Dog
A dog with a pedigree has a number of advantages over a dog without a pedigree. There are also disadvantages that you have to take into account. So choose carefully your new roommate.
You can view all 12 benefits in text and in the video at website: www.houdenvanhonden.nl. Every first of the month a new video of an advantage comes online here.
Risks of Dog without Pedigree
If you do not choose a pedigree dog but a puppy whose origin is not certain, then you run risks. Every year more than 70,000 puppies from the dog trade are brought to the Netherlands.
Every year about 60,000 to 80,000 dogs are imported. A large proportion of these dogs are bred exclusively for trade in Eastern Europe. These dogs do not have an internationally recognized pedigree. Many of these breeders are not so keen on the health, well-being, and behavior of the dogs as Dutch Breeders.
For example, many mother dogs have continuous nests and that for several years in a row. Dutch mother dogs may only have a litter once a year. In pedigree dogs, there is also a maximum number of litters. Eastern European breeders do not usually do health examinations for the parent animals and the pups are often ill. The bad start reveals that these dogs often show behavioral problems. These puppies are bred and traded for a few bucks.
In the Netherlands, these puppies are then cheaper to buy via the internet and marketplace. Logically right?
🐶 So choose carefully, and don't be tempted by pathetic puppies and lying stories!