Hamilton's pedigree....

Hamilton is a pure-bred Great Dane. I can trace his bloodline back several generations and see what dogs he is bred from....and how they did in the show or breeding forums.

His bloodline is filled with big, long, impressive names, and many of them with titles.

(Dog ->Sire x Dam)

Hamilton ---> INT'L. CH. RHGD JAGUAR N BLACK N WHITE V STAYMAT x KANDI KANES PRECIOUS DOMINO

I will be posting links so you can trace Hamilton's pedigree back quite a ways, and you will see "CH" and "BISS" and things like "Am CH= American Champion" and "FRA CH= French Champion" which means his line has gone international and won championships against dogs from around the world.

Why is this important?

1. Ethical breeding. Breeders that are careful about their lines result in healthier and stronger genetics for the pups. In-breeding, or breeding generations too close together (son to grandmother) result in many of the problems that plague purebreds and give them a bad name.

2. Quality of the line. Hamilton's great-grandmother lived to 12. The average life span of a Great Dane, and most giant breeds, is 7-8 years. Some, due to poor breeding practices, even less. The better the line, the better the dog.

3. Knowing your dog, from the DNA out. Personality and temperament are passed down. Knowing your line helps you decide what your dog may have for a temperament in the future.