Pedigreed: meaning, definitions and examples

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pedigreed

 

[ หˆpษ›dษชหŒษกrid ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

animal breeding

The term 'pedigreed' refers to animals, particularly dogs and cats, that have a documented lineage or ancestry. This documentation is usually recorded in a pedigree, which showcases the animal's family history and can include champions or other notable ancestors. The pedigree is important for maintaining breed standards and traits, ensuring that the offspring inherit desirable characteristics. Pedigreed animals are often more sought after in breeding circles and can carry a higher market value due to their authenticated lineage.

Synonyms

lineaged, purebred, registered.

Examples of usage

  • The breeder specialized in producing high-quality pedigreed puppies.
  • She purchased a pedigreed cat for her show competitions.
  • The pedigreed horse won several awards in the equestrian events.

Translations

Translations of the word "pedigreed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น puro-sangue

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเค‚เคถเคพเคจเฅเค—เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช pedigree

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berdarah murni

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั€ะพะดะธัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rasowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ก€็ตฑใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de race

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de raza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท soylu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ˆํ†ต์ด ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‚ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pedigree

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pedigree

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บฏ็ง็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rodovniลกki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kynbรณt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะบั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ—แƒแƒœแƒฎแƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cins

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de raza

Etymology

The term 'pedigreed' originated from the Middle English word 'pedigree,' which itself is derived from the Old French 'pied de gris,' meaning 'foot of the crane,' referring to the shape of a genealogy chart. This term evolved as a way to denote the ancestry or lineage of animals, particularly in the context of breeding for specific traits. Over time, the spelling transformed into 'pedigree' in English, and the adjective form 'pedigreed' came to describe animals that belong to a documented line. The importance of pedigrees in breeding practices increased during the 19th century, with the establishment of organized breed registries, which sought to preserve and enhance certain characteristics in dog and horse breeds.