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Welcome to SilkenDB

Below are some features and documentation to help you understand how to use the website.

Highlighted features

Instant dog search

Use the top bar search from any page to find dogs by registered name, call name, or registration number.

Pedigree explorer

Open any dog to view full pedigrees, siblings, offspring, etc.

Trial mating

Build hypothetical pedigrees by selecting a sire and dam to see lineage and duplicate ancestors.

Show points

Check ISWS show points, major wins, and champion progress on any dog.

Account Creation Benefits

Understanding ISWS Show Points Display

Needs majors, has points

No majors yet and points still outstanding.

No majors and needs points

Has both majors, needs points

Majors are complete, but more points are still required to finish.

Has majors needs points

Only needs an ISWS major

Points are done; you just need one ISWS major to finish.

Needs ISWS major

Champion badges

Completed titles display with badges for ISWS champions as well as altered ISWS champions.

ISWS Champion Altered ISWS Champion

Favoriting dogs and trial matings

Toggle the heart

Click the heart icon beside any dog name (or a trial mating name) to add or remove it from your favorites.

Find them later

Favorites appear on your favorites page for quick access.

Reporting data corrections

Use the red flag

On a dog's pedigree page, click the red flag icon next to the photo to submit a data correction for that dog.

Track your submissions

Your submitted corrections are listed under Data Corrections.

Submitting photos

Use the camera button

On a dog's pedigree page, click the camera icon next to the photo to upload a new photo for approval.

Track the review

Uploads appear under Photo Submissions where you can see statuses and comments.

FAQ

How do I search?

Use the homepage or the top search bar on any other page to begin searching. Type at least three characters and results will appear as you type.

Do I need an account to view pedigrees?

No. Public pedigrees are available without signing in. Any feature that requires an account will ask you to login or create an account.

How do I report a data correction?

Sign in, open the dog's pedigree page, and click the red flag icon next to the photo to submit a data correction. You must verify your email before you can submit a data correction.

How do I submit a photo?

Sign in, click the camera icon on the pedigree header, and upload your photo. We'll review it and you can follow the thread under Photo Submissions.

How do I validate my email?

Go to your Settings and click the Verify Email button. We’ll send you an email with a link that you can click on to complete the verification process.

Who can see my favorites?

Favorites are private to your account.

How can I track my data corrections?

Open Data Corrections to see any corrections you’ve submitted and their status.

What is your privacy policy?

You can find our privacy policy at https://silkenwindhounds.org/privacy-policy/.