Animal Pedigree Act resources

The act aims to support breed improvement and to protect persons who raise and purchase animals. It carries out these goals by helping to create animal pedigree associations that register and identify animals.

 

Services and information

Animal Pedigree Act
Access the full text of the federal act
Animal Pedigree Act - Secretary's manual
A guide that simplifies the terms of the Animal Pedigree Act for easy reference
Canadian recognized breeds
Canadian breeds recognized under the Animal Pedigree Act listed by species and active breed associations
Incorporated breed associations
List of breed associations incorporated under the Animal Pedigree Act and their contact information

Contact us

Animal registration officer
Animal Industry Division, MISB
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
1341 Baseline Road., T5-4
Ottawa, ON K1A 0C5
Email : aafc.animalgenetics-genetiqueanimale.aac@agr.gc.ca