Purebred Dogs

A purebreed dog is one that has been registered and has papers that prove that the dog's mother and the dog's father are both of the same breed.

Once a dog is registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC) or the United Kennel Club (UKC), the dog's owner receives a pedigree (family tree, lineage showing the dog's ancestors are all from the same breed) along with the dog's own registration papers.

When the lineage of a purebred dog is recorded, that dog is said to be pedigreed.