Pedigree breeding — Articles — Holy Paws

How Dog Shows and Kennel Clubs Began

02-Sep-2026

Pedigree breedingHistory & Cynology

How did the modern world of pedigree dogs grow out of the noisy agricultural shows of the 19th century? We’ll explore how the first dog shows appeared, why breed standards, stud books and kennel clubs became necessary, and how they changed the very idea of what a breed is. We’ll trace the journey from a small show of Pointers and Setters in Newcastle in 1859 to Crufts, the World Dog Show and the European Dog Show — and see how, over a century and a half, dog shows grew from an unusual experiment into an international system.

How to Read a Dog’s Pedigree: What Titles, Health Tests, Inbreeding and Producers Mean

31-Aug-2026

Pedigree breeding

A pedigree is not just a pretty certificate with the names of ancestors. It’s more like a family passport for your dog, where you can learn about achievements, health, origins, and even assess the breeder’s work. Let’s figure out how to read a pedigree and what all those mysterious abbreviations actually mean.

Responsible Dog Breeding. A Pedigree Is Much More Than Just a Piece of Paper

29-Aug-2026

Pedigree breeding

Many people think a pedigree is just a document, “a piece of paper” they have to overpay for when buying a purebred dog. In reality, issuing a pedigree in Israel costs only 170 shekels. The real value lies not in the document itself, but in the entire system of breeding work, oversight and responsibility that stands behind it. Let’s look at why official purebred breeding exists at all, what happens long before a puppy is born, and why a good breeder is responsible not only for the dogs’ health, but also for their future.

Responsible dog ownership. Breed kennels and shelters: why they are not opponents

27-Aug-2026

Pedigree breeding

Every future owner has the right to choose a dog that will suit their family in particular. Some find their friend in a shelter, others turn to a purebred dog kennel. It is not uncommon to hear the opinion that as long as there are homeless dogs in shelters, breeding purebred dogs is wrong. But is that really the case?

Welsh Corgi Сardigan- a Breed Standard

03-Jun-2026

About the breedPedigree breeding

Every officially recognized dog breed has its own breed standard—a document that describes the ideal representative of the breed. It defines the dog's appearance, movement, temperament, size, proportions, coat, color, and other important characteristics.

Welsh Corgi Pembroke - a Breed Standard

01-Jun-2026

About the breedPedigree breeding

Every officially recognized dog breed has its own breed standard—a document that describes the ideal representative of the breed. It defines the dog's appearance, movement, temperament, size, proportions, coat, color, and other important characteristics.