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What Is a Pedigree Certificate
A pedigree is essentially a birth certificate for your dog showing the 3 generation family tree and also proved that your dog is in fact a purebred.
The Australian National Kennel Council LTD (ANKC) is the only internationally recognized registry able to issue certified pedigrees for purebred dogs.
All ANKC breeders must abide by the Code of Ethics outline on the ANKC website.
The ANKC issues 2 types of registration, Main Register and Limited Register.
Each puppy bought from an ANKC breeder will come with its own pedigree. ANKC Certified pedigrees are also recognized pedigrees with that government and local councils.
All other registries such as the RPBA, MDBA, ABR, Australian Canine registry, ICBS etc are NOT affiliated with the ANKC and CANNOT issue Certified Pedigrees.
If you have doubts a breeder is registered, contact your ANKC State Office to confirm or click on the below links.
