rodowodowy

Rodowodowy is a Polish adjective meaning "pedigree-related" or "pedigreed." It derives from rodowód, meaning pedigree or lineage, and is used primarily in animal breeding to indicate that a specimen's ancestry is officially documented.

In practice, a rodowodowy animal has an established pedigree whose details are recorded in formal registers maintained by kennel clubs or breed organizations. Documents commonly associated with such animals include a pedigree certificate (świadectwo rodowodowe) and a pedigree book (książeczka rodowodowa). Phrases such as pies rodowodowy or suka rodowodowa describe dogs with recognized pedigrees, while linia rodowodowa refers to a direct lineage within a breed. These records typically list sire and dam, registration numbers, and offspring, and are used to guide breeding plans and verify breed authenticity.

Rodowodowy denotes documented ancestry rather than genetic testing. It emphasizes provenance in a breed’s official registry, whereas genetic or DNA testing assesses inherited traits at the molecular level. A rodowodowy animal may or may not have been subjected to genetic tests; the pedigree alone does not guarantee absence of hereditary diseases, though it can inform and constrain inbreeding.

Outside animal contexts, the term is less common but may be used to describe objects or lines with proven origin or lineage, albeit most frequently in breeding or genealogical discussions.

See also: pedigree, kennel club, pedigree certificate, lineage, breed registry.