Pedigreed: meaning, definitions and examples
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pedigreed
[ หpษdษชหษกrid ]
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:
๐ต๐น puro-sangue
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคเคถเคพเคจเฅเคเคค
๐ฉ๐ช pedigree
๐ฎ๐ฉ berdarah murni
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพัะพะดะธััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ rasowy
๐ฏ๐ต ่ก็ตฑใฎใใ
๐ซ๐ท de race
๐ช๐ธ de raza
๐น๐ท soylu
๐ฐ๐ท ํํต์ด ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ููู
๐จ๐ฟ pedigree
๐ธ๐ฐ pedigree
๐จ๐ณ ็บฏ็ง็
๐ธ๐ฎ rodovniลกki
๐ฎ๐ธ kynbรณt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะบัั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแแแฎแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cins
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.