Do I need a pedigree if I'm not looking for a show or breeding dog?

Do I need a pedigree if I'm not looking for a show or breeding dog?

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You don't even need a pedigree for a show or breeding dog. However, it is going give you some insight if you have that knowledge of who the dog might become and of what health problems might arise. So, it's always a good idea to know that, but you don't need it.