Purebred Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
Purebreds, also called purebreeds or pedigreed, are cultivated varieties or cultivars of a species, achieved through the process of selective breeding.
Purebred dogs
In the hobby of dog fancy, the word 'purebred' causes controversy, largely because of unresolved differences of opinion over what constitutes a breed.
In general, there are two types of purebred: those 'recognized' by a kennel club and those of independent breed clubs.
Kennel clubs usually have strict sets of criteria for the recognition of a new or existing dog breed, normally with some period of developmental or provisional status. It cannot be assumed that the date of recognition of a breed indicates how long the breed has been in existence as a pure breed.
Independent purebreds are typically dogs of renown in their originating countries, usually with a long history of breeding true to type. They may remain independent due to any of the following reasons:
- The lack of a national kennel club or low interest in dog fancy in smaller nations.
- The dogs being so venerable that there is no reason to seek outside affiliation.
- The desire to preserve independent control over the attributes of the breed.
The fanciers of newly developed breeds now almost always seek kennel club affiliation at the outset.