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Reading Minecraft Horse Pedigrees on Canterlands

Learn how to read sire, dam, offspring, and lineage information in the Canterlands horse registry.

A pedigree records a horse's parentage. The Canterlands registry connects horses with their sire, dam, and available family information, helping players understand the lineage behind their breeding decisions.

Open a horse's registry entry

Use /swem info near a horse or while riding it, then follow the registry link in chat. You can also browse the horse directory. A horse must be loaded for routine registry updates; the in-game information command can request an update.

Read the family tree

Term Meaning
Sire The horse's father
Dam The horse's mother
Offspring Foals whose records identify this horse as a parent

Missing family records are gaps in available data, not evidence of unrelated ancestry. Use the registry alongside the horse's current in-game information.

Pedigrees and genetics

A family tree and a genetic test answer different questions. Parentage shows lineage; available genetic information helps explain inherited traits and risks. Read horse genetics and the current breeding rules before breeding.

Explore breed profiles, player guides, or join Canterlands.