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The
KUSA (Kennel Union of Southern Africa) Pedigree is considered to
be
the most definitive pedigree in Southern Africa. It is the most
accurate and most
reliable indicator of your Chow Chow's genetic background.
What exactly do all those abbreviations, numbers and names stand
for?
We decipher the KUSA Pedigree for you... |
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Along the top section of the pedigree:
Breeders Name & Member no, Owners Names (this will change when you send it in to KUSA for
transfer of ownership), Breed (in this case the chow chow). Registered name, Date of Birth,
Sex, Colour, and Registration Number.
Notations:
A block, either empty or with either or both of the following phrases:
(Generally only noteworthy if you intend breeding/showing your chow chow.)
"Progeny not eligible for registration"
Puppies from this dog cannot be registered with KUSA unless the breeder
(ONLY THE BREEDER CAN!) lifts this restriction with KUSA. Agreement by the breeder
to do this should always be obtained on paper if required, at the time of purchase!
(Usually subject to certain requirements by the breeder.)
"Not eligible for export"
This dog cannot obtain an export pedigree from KUSA unless the breeder
(ONLY THE BREEDER CAN!) lifts this restriction with KUSA. Agreement by the breeder
to do this should always be obtained on paper if required, at the time of purchase!
(Usually subject to certain requirements by the breeder.)
Registered name of the dog:
1st word is usually the kennelname of the breeder, eg: "Greatkennel" ....
Next words are the actual name of the dog, eg: Sasha - "of .... " when present,
this indicates the kennelname of the 1st owner adding such, eg: "of Famouskennel" |
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If
you have just bought your chow chow, then the breeder/previous owner
is still the registered owner
of the dog. At the back of the form, the breeder/previous owner
should have:
* filled in date of dog handed to new owner (you can fill it in
as well).
* filled in and signed section B (if they are a member of KUSA their
membership number is necessary!)
in order to transfer the dog from their ownership to your ownership.
* Section A can be filled in by the new owner if they have a KUSA
registered kennel name.
* After adding the new owner's details & signature in section
C, the original is mailed off to KUSA,
who in turn will forward you a new certificate listing the new owners.
For relevant fees, please
contact
the KUSA offices or the breeder.)
The transfer of ownership becomes particularly important if you
would like to breed with or show
the dog at any point in the future. |
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In the numbered
section below the ownership details is the dog's genealogy, listed
as follows:
1. Father:
Titles listed before the dog's name could be:
* Ch = Champion (South Africa), or there could be titles denoting
various championship titles
in other countries.
* First part of name (word) likely is the kennel name of breeder
of dog
* Next word(s) - registered name of dog
* of ... (word) - kennel name of (first) owner of dog |
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additional
titles can appear behind the dog's name:
HD - Hipdysplasia grading:
0/A1/A2/B1 = no dysplasia, 1/B2/C1/C2 = slight dysplasia, 2/D1/D2
= moderate dysplasia, 3/E1 = much dysplasia, 4/E2 = very poor hips
ED - Elbowdysplasia (grading as for hips),
CGC
- Canine Good Citizen, APT = aptitude, Imp = Imported & country
listing follows, etc
The number behind the name is the dog's registration number with
KUSA.
Same applies to the rest of the pedigree.
2 = Mother, 3 = Father's father (paternal grandfather), 4 = Father's
mother (paternal grandmother)
5 = Mother's father (maternal grandfather), 6 = Mother's mother
(maternal grandmother),
7-10 = Paternal greatgrandparents, 11-12 = Maternal greatgrandparents. |
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The Chow Chow's rich history,
breed standards, colours and coat types,
the smooth chow chow, and much more!
Read all about it... |
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Guides
on purchasing, raising, feeding,
grooming, socialising, showing the
chow chow. Care of the senior chow chow,
health concerns and much more!
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chow chow breeders accross
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featuring puppies & showdogs.
Find out more... |
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Our
visitors
photographs:
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chow chows
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albums, history
and more!
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Our
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series on the
Judging of the
Chow Chow.
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