When you’re buying a puppy, pedigree papers are your proof that the dog is truly purebred. Think of them as your puppy’s birth certificate and family tree in one.
Its a record showing its lineage over three to five generations.

Each pedigree begins with your puppy and lists its parents, known as the Sire (father) and Dam (mother), followed by their ancestors. This provides verified evidence of your dog’s heritage and ensures that it comes from a long line of well-bred, registered dogs.
 

What key details are included about your puppy in the Pedigree Papers are:
 

• The registered owner’s name

• The puppy’s official pedigree name

• Breed and gender

• Date of birth and colour

• Country of origin (where the puppy was bred)

• Microchip number

• Name of the breeder

• Litter registration date

• DNA number 

• The Dogs Australia state body that issued the papers

• Date the papers were issued
   

More Than Just a Family Tree
 

Pedigree papers aren't just names on a piece of paper. They tell a story of generations. You’ll often find titles and achievements earned by your puppy’s ancestors in shows, sports, or performance events. You may also see prefixes, which identify the breeders of those dogs, giving insight into the quality and reputation of your puppy’s bloodline.

For many owners, pedigree papers represent more than proof of ancestry—they’re a piece of history that connects you to the dogs who came before. Some of the pedigree names can even be searched online to find photos or learn more about your dog’s extended family.
 

Pedigree Papers in Australia
 

In Australia, genuine pedigree papers are issued by Dogs Australia (formerly the Australian National Kennel Council, or ANKC), which has been the country’s trusted authority on purebred dogs since 1958.

To ensure you’re purchasing a truly purebred puppy, always buy from a Dogs Australia registered breeder. 
 

The Value of Buying from a Registered Breeder
 

All puppies bred by Dogs Australia registered breeders come with official pedigree papers, and both parents are also registered purebreds.

Buying a puppy with Dogs Australia pedigree papers means you’re getting a well-bred, carefully planned dog, bred for soundness of mind, body, and health. It’s your assurance that generations of thoughtful breeding have gone into creating your puppy—the best possible example of its breed.