What is a dog pedigree certificate used for?

The main uses of a dog pedigree certificate are: 1) to prove the dog’s pure breeding at purchase; 2) to serve as the basis of the dog’s origin when breeding. If you want to buy a purebred dog, always ask the kennel or seller to show the pedigree certificate, which is the basis for whether the dog is purebred.

The certificate generally also records the dog’s age, the breeder’s name, and the owner’s information; generally, internationally recognised dog pedigree certificates can be looked up.