FAQs
Pedigrees for Thoroughbreds as well as many other horses can be found at www.allbreedpedigree.com, though care should be taken to verify all pedigrees. Like the well-known Wikipedia website, www.allpedigree.com allows users to input data, which may or may not be precise.
What is a horse pedigree? ›
Pedigree. Pedigree refers to a horse's family tree, with its paternal ancestors- sire/father – on the top, and its maternal ancestors – dam/mother – on the bottom. A horse's pedigree provides insight into its potential ability and value as well as what type of racing your horse will be most suited to.
How do I find out what breed my horse is? ›
Another way to determine what breed of horse you own would be to look at its pedigree. If your horse is registered with a breed organization, it should have a set of registration papers with an abbreviated pedigree on file.
How do I check my AKC pedigree? ›
It only takes a moment to Create an Account and Login to the AKC Store. Once Logged In, click on Pedigrees/Reports in the AKC Reports section. Click on the type of pedigree desired and proceed to the ordering page where you can select any dog in our online database and order its pedigree.
Is pedigree a bloodline? ›
An AKC-Certified Pedigree is your purbred dog's official family tree that allows you to trace your favorite pal's ancestry. A pedigree provides you with information you may not have otherwise known. It will show you if your dog has champions in its bloodline.
What do you call a male horse? ›
…male horse is called a stallion, the female a mare. A stallion used for breeding is known as a stud. A castrated stallion is commonly called a gelding. Formerly, stallions were employed as riding horses, while mares were kept for breeding purposes only.
What is a gifted horse? ›
The saying "don't look a gift horse in the mouth" means that you shouldn't criticize a gift, even if you don't like it very much. A gift horse, in other words, is a gift.
How do I find out who owns a horse? ›
Master Registration With All Owners Plus Pedigree
Is a 3 generation pedigree that shows the breeder and current recorded owner, as well as a list of previous owners, will also list the date of birth, registration number and color of each horse in the pedigree.
How do I find my pedigree? ›
To order an online copy of your dog's pedigree, you may need to create an account with your kennel club's website first. Visit the website and search for “pedigree” or “pedigree certificate,” and follow the directions provided. You can also call your kennel club's customer service line for assistance.
How do you research a horse bloodline? ›
Try using the Jockey Club site for racing horses.
The Jockey Club operates perhaps the most extensive registry for American racing horses. If your horse or one of its ancestors was used for racing, you may be able to find its pedigree here. Visit www.registry.jockeyclub.com/Registry.cfm to get started.
Even if your horse hasn't been registered on the CED then the microchip number can still help. The first three digits designate the manufacturer or country code. From there you can contact the relevant breed society and get them to help track down your horse's history.