Search the Pedigree Database

Research : Education at Your Finger Tips

Please feel free to research our dogs with the database link provided. Learn about their history and why we picked them to be part of our program. You can scroll through the flyers to obtain their registration names to enter into the database: (Ex: BrayKen’s Spicing Things Up @ JKKJ Farms) 

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dogs.pedigreeonline.com

For Australian Shepherd & Miniature American Shepherd enthusiasts, Pedigree Online is a valuable resource due to its comprehensive dog pedigree database. Here’s why it’s important:

🐾 Understanding Lineage: It provides detailed pedigree information, including health, genetics, photos, and ancestral data, allowing enthusiasts to research the lineage of their own Shepherds or potential puppies. This helps in understanding the background and genetic predispositions of the dogs.

🐾 Responsible Breeding: For breeders, the website offers tools for analyzing breeding strategies, such as researching coefficients of inbreeding, linebreeding, and outcrossing opportunities. The “Hypomating Reports” allow breeders to compare outcomes between different sires and dams, aiding in informed and responsible breeding decisions to improve the breed’s health and characteristics.

🐾 Health and Genetic Insights: By tracing a dog’s ancestry, users can gain insights into potential hereditary health issues and genetic traits within specific lines, which is crucial for maintaining the health of Australian & Miniature American Shepherds.

🐾 Community and Knowledge Sharing: The platform also fosters a community where dog enthusiasts can connect, share knowledge, and contribute to the growing database, which can be particularly beneficial for those passionate about Australian & Miniature American Shepherds.

AKC / ASDR Titles Quick List

Conformation Titles

CH (Champion): Awarded to dogs that win 15 championship points under at least two judges, including at least two “major” wins (3 or more points awarded at a single show).

GCH (Grand Champion), GCHB (Grand Champion Bronze), GCHS (Grand Champion Silver), GCHG (Grand Champion Gold), GCHP (Grand Champion Platinum): Awarded to dogs that continue to excel in the conformation ring after achieving their Champion title, earning additional Grand Championship points. 

Obedience Titles

CD (Companion Dog): Awarded to dogs that demonstrate basic obedience skills by earning qualifying scores in Novice classes at three obedience trials.

CDX (Companion Dog Excellent): Awarded to dogs that demonstrate more advanced obedience skills by earning qualifying scores in Open classes at three trials.

UD (Utility Dog): Awarded to dogs that successfully perform advanced obedience exercises by earning qualifying scores in Utility classes at three trials.

UDX (Utility Dog Excellent): Requires earning qualifying scores in both Open B and Utility B at 10 separate trials.

OTCH (Obedience Trial Champion): A prestigious title awarded to dogs with a UD title that achieve 100 points, a first-place win in Utility B and Open B, and an additional first-place win in either class under three different judges.

NOC (National Obedience Champion): Awarded annually to the winner of the AKC National Obedience Invitational. 

Rally Titles

RN (Rally Novice): Awarded to dogs earning qualifying scores in Rally Novice classes at three Rally trials.

RA (Rally Advanced): Awarded to dogs that have earned the RN title and then earn qualifying scores in Rally Advanced classes at three trials.

RE (Rally Excellent): Awarded to dogs that have earned the RA title and then earn qualifying scores in Rally Excellent classes at three trials.

RAE (Rally Advanced Excellent): Requires earning qualifying scores in Rally Advanced B and Rally Excellent B at 10 separate events.

RACH (Rally Champion): Awarded to dogs that achieve 20 triple qualifying scores and 300 RACH points in Rally Advanced B, Rally Excellent B, and Rally Master classes. 

Agility Titles

NA (Novice Agility): Awarded for qualifying scores in Novice Agility at three trials.

OA (Open Agility): Awarded for qualifying scores in Open Agility at three trials.

AX (Agility Excellent): Awarded for qualifying scores in Excellent Agility at three trials.

MX (Master Agility Excellent): Requires 10 qualifying scores in Master Agility Excellent classes.

MACH (Master Agility Champion): Requires achieving 750 championship points and 20 double qualifying scores (Excellent B Standard and Excellent B Jumpers With Weaves).

PACH (Preferred Agility Champion): The Preferred Agility Champion title, similar to the MACH, is awarded in the Preferred Agility program.

AGCH (Agility Grand Champion): Awarded to dogs continuing to excel in agility after achieving their Master Agility Champion title. 

 

Other Titles

CGC (Canine Good Citizen): A basic good manners certification.

THD (Therapy Dog): Recognizes dogs that provide comfort and support to others.

FDC (Farm Dog Certified): Evaluates a dog’s ability to perform farm-related tasks.

Numerous Herding, Earthdog, Field Trial, Lure Coursing, Scent Work, Trick Dog, and other titles exist to recognize a dog’s specific skills and talents. This is just a partial list. Please see the registries for a complete list.