Identity comes first
Individual DNA profiling through UC Davis VGL, plus a Wisdom Panel report for breed ancestry. Parentage is confirmed only when the relevant dogs and reports support the relationship.
INTERNATIONAL CANINE GENETICS REGISTRY
A bloodline.
A record.
A higher standard.
A worldwide, multi-breed registry building breed-specific standards through UC Davis VGL identity and parentage testing, Wisdom Panel breed ancestry reports, and documented pedigrees.
Open registry workspace Explore our requirements ↗
BJÖRN IRONSIDEOur American Terrier vision.
THE ICGR APPROACH
Many breeds.
One commitment.
ICGR is built for breeders and owners across breeds worldwide. Each breed will have its own published criteria, with the same commitment to evidence and accountable review. Every bloodline begins with individual dogs. ICGR connects their records across generations while keeping submitted history, document review, and DNA-confirmed parentage distinct.
History has a source
Document three to seven or more complete ancestor generations from an existing registry. Source records stay attached to each submission.
Standards have substance
All-angle photographs, measured height, movement video, health evidence and documented performance help tell the complete story.
AMERICAN TERRIER • ONE BREED WITHIN ICGR
The American Terrier.
Tall. Athletic. Intelligent. High drive.
A lean, muscular working companion with purposeful movement, handler engagement and sound structure. Individual temperament and working ability must be assessed.
Read the breed framework ↗THE AMERICAN TERRIER VISION
Björn Ironside.
The founder’s chosen visual reference for the American Terrier: a tall, lean, muscular athlete. High drive. Purposeful structure. A working-dog identity.
His photographs illustrate the proposed breed vision. Registration, parentage and health recognition are based on reviewed records and testing.
View American Terrier standard