Maine Coon Knowledge Center · Evidence first
How to Read a Maine Coon Pedigree
A pedigree is a lineage record. Use it to confirm the registered identity and ancestry shown by the issuing registry, then compare its core facts with the kitten profile and agreement. It does not by itself prove health, temperament or future size.
Start with the kitten’s identity
Check the registered name, registration or pedigree reference, date of birth, sex, breed and colour/EMS notation. Formatting varies by registry, so interpret codes in the context of the issuing document.
Follow sire and dam
The first generation identifies the kitten’s parents. Their names should match the parent profiles and the written agreement. Continue through earlier generations only after the first-generation match is clear.
Check the issuer and document
Confirm which registry or member club issued the record and whether a direct verification route or original document is available. A logo copied to a page is not the same as an issuer-linked record.
Understand what it does not prove
A pedigree does not replace parent-specific health evidence, a kitten’s veterinary records or a live identity check. Titles and health statements require their own supporting sources.
Resolve conflicts before payment
If the website, marketplace and pedigree show different numbers, colours, dates or parents, do not guess. Ask for the original document and require the written agreement to use the verified values.
Practical checklist
- Registered name matches
- Pedigree/reference number matches
- DOB and sex match
- Colour/EMS notation is understood
- Sire and dam match parent records
- Issuer is identifiable
- Titles have separate evidence
- Health evidence reviewed separately
Evidence and further reading
External sources explain general principles. They do not verify a specific Lynx Rune Code animal or document.