The phrase "good pedigree" means having a strong and respectable family background or lineage. It suggests that a person or thing can be trusted or valued because they come from a reputable or successful ancestry. Full definition
Anyone considering buying a golden retriever puppy should inform himself about these problems and choose a puppy from stock with good pedigree depth of ancestors free from such issues. (wildfowlmag.com)
That's a pretty good pedigree — now we just need to find out what the movie's actually about. (cbr.com)
When considering the many vendors in the dog training and behavior category, what better pedigree can retailers look for than a company developed by a world - renowned animal psychologist who has worked on the behavioral issues of dogs belonging to presidents and even the Queen of England? (petbusiness.com)