Open Databases

On Worldpedigrees we have two types of databases:

• Closed database - most of our databases at the moment are closed. If you want to make any changes then you need to email them to the relevant convenor (they are listed on the search page for that breed). This is slow and also a lot of work for the convenor.
• Open database - this is our new type of database. Pro users can directly make additions to an open database. The addition happens immediately so e.g. after adding an entry you can then do a search to find it and view its pedigree. Any additions made will be download by the convenor and reviewed by them. They may reject the addition in which case that entry will disappear the next time the convenor updates the on line database from their Breedmate PC based database.

Please note you need to be a Pro user to make changes - cost is US$20 per year or US$30 for three years.

We are also happy to host new databases where we believe they will provide a valuable service to the pedigree community  - we don't charge for this but we are able to hopefully cover our costs via Pro users registration fees.

So how does it all work? The following sections describe how the Pro user could add/edit/delete and also how the convenor approves/rejects/bans.

Pro Users

Adding a new entry

From the home page click on the relevant breed (it must have *Open* next to it), e.g the Siberian Husky as shown below:

 

The search page for that database will appear as shown below, then click on [ADD NEW ENTRY]

 

The Add new entry page will appear as shown below. We recommend that before entering any other fields, first try and enter the sire and dam. A record for the sire and dam must exist before they can be selected

 

Convenors

The main task for convenors is to download any additions from the online database stored at Worldpedigrees into their desktop PCs Breedmate database. Any additions downloaded are marked in red and include the email address of the person submitting the addition. The record can be reviewed if necessary the convenor can email the submitter if there are any queries.