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That is exactly what I was asking for. Thank you so much. Now when I go back to look, I'll know what I'm looking for and hopefully be able to see it better. Maybe if I type it all out on a larger sheet, too...I'm going to have to invest in a pedigree program, or spend some time working up my own. Hmmmmm... I'm not sure I have that kind of time. lol


Now that I can upload a pedigree for you...:) It wasn't working last night. Here's the pedigree of Sullivans Heathen, with the linebreeding highlighted:

Sullivans Heathen

Here is the pedigree of the dam of Sullivans Heathen, with the linebreeding both halves by sex, highlighted:

Rita's Sister

This is the pedigree of *Glencoe, with all the linebreeding highlighted in color:

*Glencoe

Here is a linebreeding chart for *Glencoe, which shows the number of crosses to duplicated ancestors, and where they are in the pedigree, and whether they are through sons or daughters:

*Glencoe - Linebreeding Chart

Oh, gosh, regarding a pedigree program, to think of what I went through 20 years ago to try to create one. It seemed like forever just to create a decent 6-generation pedigree on one sheet of paper. So you can type into in on a typewriter. And type the same names over and over again. LOL. To create a program yourself, you have to be proficient in a database program (such as Access), be able to program it (this was impossible for me, even with the books), or find someone who is (but you can't find a database expert who also knows pedigree format and queries needed for horses), plus you'd need to build the database (which will take years by itself - I have 9 years entering 265,000 horses), or you can buy one of two programs on the market for QHs, TBs and Paints which will run you $450-$495. I know it took three people from three different countries several years to put ours together, each an expert in their field. But I will say that writing bloodline charts out by hand on large pieces of paper is the very best way to learn pedigrees and format. :)