The word "pedigree" refers to the ancestry or family background of a person, animal, or thing. It tells us information about their parentage and lineage. Full definition
Any breeder who has had a case diagnosed should send me a 5 generation pedigree of the case animal stating the sex of the affected animal (s) and the age at onset. (thedogplace.org)
In this review we provide an overview of the challenges facing breeders of pedigree dog breeds in combating inherited disease. (cgejournal.biomedcentral.com)
When these efforts are combined with pedigree analysis, the results will yield quality foundation stock whose offspring can be saved to further improve a breeding program. (champagnekennels.com)