The Breed Archive

A place for animal lovers, breed enthusiasts and pedigree addicts

Philosophy

Looking back at the roots of a breed and documenting its individuals' ancestry is important for planning its future. And it can even help a breed to survive. We believe in the power of people's passion for their pets and their dedication to their favourite breed. The Breed Archive offers you a platform for a breed's history and future, bringing together breed enthusiasts from all over the world.

History

The Breed Archive grew out of a project that started in 2006, called The Whippet Archives – an online pedigree database. Whippet lovers worldwide provide and maintain the content for it. Increasingly popular, it was when breeders and owners from other breeds started to show interest in the site that the idea was born for The Breed Archive.

About us

We are a small group of people, all with a professional background in software and web application development and with a variety of private interests, ranging from animals to sports to literature. We share a belief in the idea of creating a worldwide platform and resource for all kinds of animal breeds, built and maintained by those who know and cherish these breeds best: their owners and breeders.

Latest reads from our blog

Person page tidied up!
We have done some New Year's cleaning and tidied up the person pages: now they are divided into owner and co-owner and into current and deceased dogs!
1/7/2023
#TBA Feature
Welcome the Nederlandse Schapendoes
The rare breed of the Nederlandse Schapendoes has recently moved to his new home here at the Breed Archive.
12/18/2022
New Features on our Breed Archives
We present three new features that we have implemented for you and there is something for every type of user!
11/13/2022
#TBA Feature
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Breeds available in The Breed Archive

Where is my breed?

We are only getting started and the list of breeds we are hosting will grow over time.

Please let us know about the breeds you want to see on The Breed Archive.