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 A reactive, interactive dog breeding genealogy mapping system for professional kennel management.
 
-## ✅ Current Features
+---
 
-### Core Functionality
-- **✅ Dog Registry** - Complete CRUD operations with comprehensive profiles
-- **✅ Photo Management** - Multiple photos per dog with upload/delete capabilities
-- **✅ Parent Relationships** - Clean database design using `parents` table (no sire/dam columns in dogs table)
-- **✅ Litter Management** - Track breeding records, link puppies to litters
-- **✅ Interactive Pedigree Visualization** - Multi-generational family trees with zoom/pan
-- **✅ Modern UI** - Sleek, dark-themed interface with compact info cards
-- **✅ Search & Filter** - Find dogs by name, breed, sex, and more
-- **✅ Branded Navigation** - Custom logo (br-logo.png) with gold-to-rusty-red gradient title
-- **✅ Trial Pairing Simulator** - COI calculator with common ancestors table and risk badge
-- **✅ Heat Cycle Calendar** - Month grid calendar with cycle windows, breeding date suggestions, and **projected whelping identifiers**
-- **✅ Champion Bloodline Tracking** - Mark dogs as titled champions; offspring display a Champion Bloodline badge
-- **✅ Kennel Settings** - Configurable kennel name, tagline, address, AKC ID, breed, owner info
-- **✅ UI Theme** - CSS custom property theming with `--champion-gold` and dark-mode variables
+## 🌟 Recent Highlights (v0.8.0)
+- **✅ Reverse Pedigree** — Toggle between ancestors and descendants view for full lineage tracking.
+- **✅ External Dog Mapping** — Assign parents to external dogs, allowing for full genealogy of outside lines.
+- **✅ Universal Parent Selection** — Select any dog (kennel or external) as a sire/dam from any profile.
 
-### Database Architecture
-- **✅ Clean Schema** - No migrations needed; fresh installs create correct structure; existing DBs auto-migrate via safe `ALTER TABLE` guards
-- **✅ Normalized Design** - `parents` table for relationships (sire/dam)
-- **✅ Litter Linking** - Dogs linked to litters via `litter_id`
-- **✅ Health Records** - Medical history and genetic testing
-- **✅ Heat Cycles** - Breeding cycle tracking
-- **✅ Genetic Traits** - Inherited trait mapping
-- **✅ Settings Table** - Single-row kennel configuration with all contact/identity fields
+---
 
-### Recently Added (March 10, 2026 — v0.6.1)
-- **✅ COI Direct-Relation Fix** — `calculateCOI` now correctly computes inbreeding coefficient for parent×offspring pairings. Previously returned `0.00%` due to blanket exclusion of `sid` from `commonIds`; sire now correctly appears as a common ancestor in the dam's ancestry map when they are parent×offspring
-- **✅ pedigree.js Route Fix** — `commonIds` filter changed from `id !== sid && id !== did` → `id !== did` only; preserves parent×offspring COI path while still preventing reflexive dam self-loop
-- **Expected COI for parent×offspring pairing:** ~25.00% (Wright's path coefficient method)
-
-### Previously Added (March 9, 2026 — v0.6.0)
-- **✅ Champion Flag** — `is_champion INTEGER DEFAULT 0` on `dogs` table; safe `ALTER TABLE` migration guard for existing DBs
-- **✅ Champion Toggle in DogForm** — amber-gold highlighted checkbox row with `Award` icon; marks dog as titled champion
-- **✅ Champion ⭐ in Parent Dropdowns** — sire/dam selects append `⭐` to champion names for at-a-glance visibility
-- **✅ Champion Bloodline Badge** — offspring of champion parents display a badge on dog cards and detail pages
-- **✅ Kennel Settings API** — `GET/PUT /api/settings` with single-row column schema and ALLOWED_KEYS whitelist
-- **✅ Settings Table Migration** — all kennel fields added with safe `ALTER TABLE` guards on existing DBs; default seed row auto-created
-- **✅ SettingsProvider / useSettings** — React context hook renamed `useSettings.jsx` (was `.js`; contained JSX causing Vite build failure)
-- **✅ `server/index.js` Fix** — `initDatabase()` called with no args to match updated `db/init.js`; removed duplicate `/api/health` route
-- **✅ `settings.js` Route Fix** — rewrote from double-encoded base64 + old key/value schema to correct single-row column schema
-
-### Previously Added (March 9, 2026 — v0.5.1)
-- **✅ Projected Whelp Window on Calendar** - Indigo/purple day cells (days 58–65 from breeding date) visible directly on the month grid
-- **✅ Expected Whelp Day Marker** - Indigo dot on the exact expected whelp day (day 63) alongside the green breeding dot
-- **✅ "[Name] due" Cell Label** - Baby 🍼 icon + dog name label inside the whelp day cell
-- **✅ Active Cycle Card — Whelp Range** - "Whelp est. [date]" row with earliest–latest range shown on each active cycle card
-- **✅ Jump-to-Whelp-Month Button** - One-click navigation to the whelp month when it differs from current view
-- **✅ Live Whelp Preview in Modal** - Instant client-side earliest/expected/latest preview as soon as a breeding date is entered (no save required)
-- **✅ Whelping Banner** - Full-width indigo banner listing dogs with projected whelps when no active heat cycles are visible
-- **✅ Legend Entry** - "Projected Whelp" added to calendar legend
-- **✅ Updated Page Subtitle** - Now reads: *"Track heat cycles, optimal breeding windows, and projected whelping dates"*
-
-### Previously Added (March 9, 2026 — v0.5.0)
-- **✅ Heat Cycle Calendar** - Full month grid with color-coded cycle windows (Proestrus / Optimal / Late Estrus / Diestrus)
-- **✅ Start Cycle Modal** - Click any day or the header button to log a new heat cycle for a female
-- **✅ Breeding Date Suggestions** - Phase windows with date ranges loaded from `GET /api/breeding/heat-cycles/:id/suggestions`
-- **✅ Whelping Estimate** - Auto-calculates earliest/expected/latest whelping once a breeding date is logged
-- **✅ Trial Pairing Simulator** - `/pairing` route with sire/dam dropdowns, COI%, risk badge, and common ancestors table
-- **✅ Pairing Nav Link** - `FlaskConical` icon added to navbar
-- **✅ New API Endpoints** - `GET /api/breeding/heat-cycles`, `GET /api/breeding/heat-cycles/:id/suggestions`
-
-### Previously Added (March 9, 2026 — v0.4.x)
-- **✅ Brand Logo** - Custom `br-logo.png` in navbar replacing generic icon
-- **✅ Gradient Title** - Gold-to-rusty-red gradient on "BREEDR" brand text
-- **✅ Static Asset Serving** - `/static` directory served by Express for branding assets
-- **✅ Dev Proxy** - Vite dev server proxies `/static` to Express backend
-- **✅ Route Fix** - `/static` and `/uploads` paths no longer fall through to React catch-all
-- **✅ Logo Sizing** - Fixed brand logo to 1:1 aspect ratio square
-
-## Technology Stack
-
-- **Frontend**: React 18 with modern component design
-- **Visualization**: React-D3-Tree for pedigree charts
-- **Backend**: Node.js/Express API
-- **Database**: SQLite (embedded, zero-config) with clean normalized schema + safe `ALTER TABLE` migration guards
-- **Container**: Single Docker image with multi-stage build
-- **Styling**: CSS custom properties with dark theme + `--champion-gold` + gradient branding
-
-## Quick Start
+## 🚀 Quick Start
 
 ### Docker Deployment (Recommended)
-
 ```bash
-# Clone repository
 git clone https://git.alwisp.com/jason/breedr.git
 cd breedr
-
-# Build Docker image
-docker build -t breedr:latest .
-
-# Run with docker-compose
-docker-compose up -d
-```
-
-Access at: `http://localhost:3000`
-
-### Upgrading an Existing Installation
-
-The database now uses safe `ALTER TABLE` guards — **you do not need to delete your database to upgrade**. Just pull and rebuild:
-
-```bash
-docker-compose down
-git pull origin master
 docker-compose up -d --build
 ```
+Access at: `http://localhost:3000`
 
-New columns (`is_champion`, all `settings` kennel fields) are added automatically on first boot. Your existing dog data is preserved.
-
-### Fresh Install Database Setup
-
-For a **fresh install**, the database will automatically initialize with the correct schema and seed a default settings row.
-
-## Database Schema
-
-### Key Design Principles
-
-1. **No sire/dam columns in `dogs` table** - Parent relationships stored in `parents` table
-2. **Normalized structure** - Reduces redundancy, improves data integrity
-3. **Litter linking** - Dogs reference litters via `litter_id` foreign key
-4. **Safe migrations** - `ALTER TABLE ... ADD COLUMN` guards allow zero-downtime upgrades
-
-### Core Tables
-
-- **dogs** - Core dog registry; includes `is_champion`, `litter_id`, `photo_urls`
-- **parents** - Sire/dam relationships (dog_id, parent_id, parent_type)
-- **litters** - Breeding records with sire/dam references
-- **health_records** - Medical and genetic testing
-- **heat_cycles** - Breeding cycle tracking
-- **traits** - Genetic trait mapping
-- **settings** - Single-row kennel configuration (kennel_name, tagline, address, phone, email, website, akc_id, breed, owner_name)
-
-**Full schema documentation:** [DATABASE.md](DATABASE.md)
-
-## Environment Variables
-
-- `NODE_ENV` - production/development (default: production)
-- `PORT` - Server port (default: 3000)
-- `DATA_DIR` - Data directory for SQLite file (default: /app/data)
-- `UPLOAD_PATH` - Upload directory (default: /app/uploads)
-- `STATIC_PATH` - Static assets directory (default: /app/static)
-
-## Development
-
-### Local Development Setup
-
+### Local Development
 ```bash
-# Install dependencies
 npm install
-
-# Run development server (frontend + backend, nodemon auto-reload)
 npm run dev
-
-# Build for production
-npm run build
 ```
 
-> **Note:** `npm run dev` uses nodemon for auto-reload on the server. `npm start` (production) does **not** watch for changes — restart is required after pulling updates.
+---
 
-### Project Structure
+## ✅ Core Features
 
+### 🐕 Dog & Litter Management
+- **Registry**: Complete CRUD operations for your kennel.
+- **Photo Management**: Multiple high-quality photos per dog.
+- **Litter Tracking**: Link puppies to breeding records automatically.
+- **Champion Tracking**: Badge titled dogs; titles pass "Champion Bloodline" status to offspring.
+
+### 🧬 Breeding & Genetics
+- **Interactive Pedigree**: Multi-generational trees with zoom/pan and reverse (descendant) toggles.
+- **Trial Pairing**: Simulator with **COI calculation**, common ancestor identification, and risk badges.
+- **Heat Cycles**: Full calendar with phase tracking, breeding windows, and **projected whelping alerts**.
+
+### ⚙️ Kennel Configuration
+- **Settings System**: Centralized management for kennel name, branding, and contact info.
+- **Branding**: Custom logo support and professional dark-themed UI with glassmorphism.
+
+---
+
+## 🛠️ Technology Stack
+- **Frontend**: React 18, Vite, Lucide Icons
+- **Visualization**: React-D3-Tree
+- **Backend**: Node.js, Express.js
+- **Database**: SQLite (Zero-config, safe `ALTER TABLE` migrations)
+- **Deployment**: Multi-stage Docker
+
+---
+
+## 📂 Project Structure
 ```
 breedr/
-├── client/                 # React frontend
-│   ├── src/
-│   │   ├── pages/
-│   │   │   ├── BreedingCalendar.jsx  # Heat cycle calendar + whelping identifiers
-│   │   │   ├── PairingSimulator.jsx  # Trial pairing + COI
-│   │   │   ├── SettingsPage.jsx      # Kennel settings form
-│   │   │   ├── Dashboard.jsx
-│   │   │   ├── DogList.jsx
-│   │   │   ├── DogDetail.jsx
-│   │   │   ├── PedigreeView.jsx
-│   │   │   └── LitterList.jsx
-│   │   ├── components/
-│   │   │   └── DogForm.jsx           # Champion toggle + parent selects
-│   │   ├── hooks/
-│   │   │   └── useSettings.jsx       # SettingsProvider + useSettings context
-│   │   └── App.jsx
-│   └── package.json
-├── server/                 # Node.js backend
-│   ├── routes/
-│   │   ├── dogs.js         # is_champion in all queries
-│   │   ├── settings.js     # GET/PUT kennel settings (single-row schema)
-│   │   ├── breeding.js     # Heat cycles, whelping, suggestions
-│   │   ├── pedigree.js     # COI, trial pairing (v0.6.1 direct-relation fix)
-│   │   ├── litters.js
-│   │   └── health.js
-│   ├── db/
-│   │   └── init.js         # Schema + ALTER TABLE migration guards
-│   └── index.js
-├── static/                 # Branding assets (br-logo.png, etc.)
-├── docs/                   # Documentation
-├── ROADMAP.md
-├── DATABASE.md
-├── Dockerfile
-├── docker-compose.yml
-└── README.md
+├── client/                 # React frontend (Pages: Pedigree, Pairing, Calendar, Settings)
+├── server/                 # Node.js backend (Routes: Dogs, Pedigree, Breeding, Settings)
+├── static/                 # Branded assets (logos, etc.)
+├── data/                   # SQLite database storage (mapped in Docker)
+├── uploads/                # Dog photo storage (mapped in Docker)
+└── ROADMAP.md              # Detailed development history & planned features
 ```
 
-## API Endpoints
+---
 
-### Dogs
-- `GET/POST /api/dogs` - Dog CRUD operations
-- `GET /api/dogs/:id` - Get dog with parents (incl. is_champion), offspring, and health summary
-- `PUT /api/dogs/:id` - Update dog (incl. is_champion)
-- `POST /api/dogs/:id/photos` - Upload photos
+## 🕒 Release Summary
 
-### Settings
-- `GET /api/settings` - Get kennel settings
-- `PUT /api/settings` - Update kennel settings (partial update supported)
+- **v0.8.0** (Mar 2026): Reverse Pedigree & External dog parentage.
+- **v0.7.0** (In Progress): Health & Genetics (OFA clearances, DNA panels).
+- **v0.6.1**: COI calculation fix for direct parent×offspring relations.
+- **v0.6.0**: Champion status tracking & Kennel settings API.
+- **v0.5.1**: Projected whelping windows and calendar identifiers.
+- **v0.5.0**: Breeding tools, pairing simulator, and heat cycle calendar.
 
-### Pedigree & Genetics
-- `GET /api/pedigree/:id` - Generate pedigree tree
-- `POST /api/pedigree/trial-pairing` - COI + common ancestors + risk recommendation
-- `GET /api/pedigree/relations/:sireId/:damId` - Direct relation detection (parent/grandparent check)
+---
 
-### Breeding & Heat Cycles
-- `GET /api/breeding/heat-cycles` - All heat cycles
-- `GET /api/breeding/heat-cycles/active` - Active cycles with dog info
-- `GET /api/breeding/heat-cycles/dog/:dogId` - Cycles for a specific dog
-- `GET /api/breeding/heat-cycles/:id/suggestions` - Breeding windows + whelping estimate
-- `POST /api/breeding/heat-cycles` - Create new heat cycle
-- `PUT /api/breeding/heat-cycles/:id` - Update cycle (log breeding date, etc.)
-- `DELETE /api/breeding/heat-cycles/:id` - Delete cycle
-- `GET /api/breeding/whelping-calculator` - Standalone whelping date calculator
+## ❓ Troubleshooting
+- **COI shows 0.00%?**: Ensure you are on v0.6.1+ to fix direct-relation pathing.
+- **Missing Columns?**: Restart the server; safe migration guards add columns automatically.
+- **Logo not appearing?**: Place `br-logo.png` in the `static/` directory.
 
-### Litters
-- `GET/POST /api/litters` - Litter management
-
-### Assets
-- `GET /static/*` - Branding and static assets
-- `GET /uploads/*` - Dog photos
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-### COI shows 0.00% for parent×offspring pairings
-Ensure you are on v0.6.1+ (merge PR #47). The fix removes a blanket `id !== sid` exclusion in `calculateCOI` that was silently zeroing the inbreeding coefficient when the sire is a direct ancestor of the dam. After merging, restart the server.
-
-### Server crashes with `SyntaxError: Unexpected end of input` on `settings.js`
-The settings route file may have been corrupted (double-encoded base64). Pull the latest code and rebuild.
-
-### "no such column: kennel_name" or "no such column: is_champion"
-Your database predates the `ALTER TABLE` migration guards. Pull the latest code and restart — columns are added automatically. No data loss.
-
-### "no such column: weight" or "no such column: sire_id"
-Your database has a very old schema. Delete and recreate:
-```bash
-cp data/breedr.db data/breedr.db.backup
-rm data/breedr.db
-docker-compose restart
-```
-
-### Logo not appearing in navbar
-Ensure `br-logo.png` is placed in the `static/` directory at the project root. The file is served at `/static/br-logo.png`.
-
-### Heat cycles not showing on calendar
-Ensure dogs are registered with `sex: 'female'` before creating heat cycles. The API validates this and will return a 400 error for male dogs.
-
-### Whelping window not appearing on calendar
-A breeding date must be logged on the cycle for whelp window cells to appear. Use the Cycle Detail modal → "Log Breeding Date" field.
-
-## Roadmap
-
-### ✅ Completed
-- [x] Docker containerization
-- [x] SQLite database with clean schema + ALTER TABLE migration guards
-- [x] Dog management (CRUD) with champion flag
-- [x] Photo management
-- [x] Interactive pedigree visualization
-- [x] Litter management
-- [x] Parent-child relationships via parents table
-- [x] Modern UI redesign
-- [x] Search and filtering
-- [x] Custom brand logo + gradient title
-- [x] Static asset serving
-- [x] Trial Pairing Simulator (COI + common ancestors + risk badge)
-- [x] Heat Cycle Calendar (month grid + windows + breeding suggestions + whelping estimate)
-- [x] **Projected Whelping Calendar Identifier** (whelp window cells, due label, active card range, live modal preview, whelping banner)
-- [x] **Champion Bloodline Tracking** (is_champion flag, DogForm toggle, offspring badge)
-- [x] **Kennel Settings** (GET/PUT /api/settings, SettingsProvider, kennel name in navbar)
-- [x] **COI Direct-Relation Fix** (parent×offspring now correctly yields ~25% COI — v0.6.1)
-
-### 🔜 In Progress / Up Next
-- [ ] Health Records System
-- [ ] Genetic trait tracking
-
-### 📋 Planned
-- [ ] PDF pedigree generation
-- [ ] Advanced search and filters
-- [ ] Export capabilities
-- [ ] Progesterone tracking (extended feature)
-
-**Full roadmap:** [ROADMAP.md](ROADMAP.md)
-
-## Recent Updates
-
-### March 10, 2026 - COI Direct-Relation Bug Fix (v0.6.1)
-- **Fixed:** `calculateCOI` in `server/routes/pedigree.js` — removed `id !== sid` from `commonIds` filter
-- **Root cause:** `getAncestorMap` includes each dog at `gen 0`; the sire (`sid`) correctly appears in the dam's ancestor map at `gen 1` for parent×offspring pairings, but `id !== sid` was filtering it out and returning `0.00%`
-- **Result:** Parent×offspring pairings now correctly return ~25.00% COI; all other pairings unaffected
-- **PR:** [#47](https://git.alwisp.com/jason/breedr/pulls/47)
-
-### March 9, 2026 - Champion Bloodline, Settings, Build Fixes (v0.6.0)
-- **Added:** `is_champion` column to `dogs` table with safe `ALTER TABLE` migration guard
-- **Added:** Champion toggle checkbox in DogForm with amber-gold highlight and `Award` icon
-- **Added:** `⭐` suffix on champion sire/dam in parent dropdowns
-- **Added:** Champion Bloodline badge on offspring cards/detail pages
-- **Added:** `GET/PUT /api/settings` route — single-row column schema with `ALLOWED_KEYS` whitelist
-- **Added:** Full kennel settings columns in `settings` table with migration guards
-- **Added:** `SettingsProvider` / `useSettings` React context for kennel name in navbar
-- **Fixed:** `useSettings.js` → `useSettings.jsx` (Vite build failure — JSX in `.js` file)
-- **Fixed:** `server/index.js` — `initDatabase()` called with no args; removed duplicate `/api/health` route
-- **Fixed:** `server/routes/settings.js` — rewrote from double-encoded base64 + old key/value schema
-- **Fixed:** `DB_PATH` arg removed from `initDatabase()` call; `DATA_DIR` env var now controls directory
-
-### March 9, 2026 - Projected Whelping Calendar Identifier (v0.5.1)
-- **Added:** Indigo whelp window (days 58–65) on calendar grid cells when a breeding date is logged
-- **Added:** Indigo dot marker on exact expected whelp day (day 63)
-- **Added:** `Baby` icon + "[Name] due" label inside whelp day cells
-- **Added:** "Whelp est. [date]" row with earliest–latest range on active cycle cards
-- **Added:** Jump-to-whelp-month button on active cycle cards
-- **Added:** Live whelp preview in Cycle Detail modal (client-side, instant, no save required)
-- **Added:** Full-width whelping banner when projected whelps exist but no active heat cycles are visible
-- **Added:** "Projected Whelp" legend entry with Baby icon
-- **Updated:** Page subtitle to include projected whelping dates
-
-### March 9, 2026 - Heat Cycle Calendar & Trial Pairing Simulator (v0.5.0)
-- **Added:** Full month grid heat cycle calendar with color-coded phase windows
-- **Added:** Start Heat Cycle modal (click any day or header button)
-- **Added:** Cycle Detail modal with breeding window breakdown and inline breeding date logging
-- **Added:** Whelping estimate (earliest/expected/latest) auto-calculated from breeding date
-- **Added:** Trial Pairing Simulator at `/pairing` with COI%, risk badge, common ancestors table
-- **Added:** `GET /api/breeding/heat-cycles` and `GET /api/breeding/heat-cycles/:id/suggestions` endpoints
-- **Moved:** Progesterone tracking to extended roadmap
-
-### March 9, 2026 - Branding & Header Improvements (v0.4.1)
-- **Added:** Custom `br-logo.png` brand logo in navbar
-- **Added:** Gold-to-rusty-red gradient on "BREEDR" title text
-- **Added:** `/static` directory for branding assets served by Express
-- **Fixed:** Vite dev proxy for `/static` routes
-- **Fixed:** `/static` and `/uploads` paths no longer fall through to React router
-- **Fixed:** Brand logo sized as fixed 1:1 square for proper aspect ratio
-
-## Documentation
-
-- [DATABASE.md](DATABASE.md) - Complete schema documentation
-- [ROADMAP.md](ROADMAP.md) - Development roadmap and features
-- [INSTALL.md](INSTALL.md) - Detailed installation instructions
-- [QUICKSTART.md](QUICKSTART.md) - Quick setup guide
-
-## License
-
-Private use only - All rights reserved
-
-## Support
-
-For issues or questions:
-- Check documentation in `docs/` folder
-- Review DATABASE.md for schema questions
-- Check container logs: `docker logs breedr`
-- Contact the system administrator
+---
+**Full Documentation & Roadmap**: [ROADMAP.md](ROADMAP.md) | [DATABASE.md](DATABASE.md)
diff --git a/ROADMAP.md b/ROADMAP.md
index d6c240c..8988faf 100644
--- a/ROADMAP.md
+++ b/ROADMAP.md
@@ -1,402 +1,9 @@
 # BREEDR Development Roadmap
 
-## ✅ Phase 1: Foundation (COMPLETE)
-
-### Infrastructure
-- [x] Docker multi-stage build configuration
-- [x] SQLite database with automatic initialization
-- [x] Express.js API server
-- [x] React 18 frontend with Vite
-- [x] Git repository structure
-
-### Database Schema
-- [x] Dogs table with core fields (NO sire/dam columns)
-- [x] Parents relationship table for sire/dam tracking
-- [x] Litters breeding records
-- [x] Health records tracking
-- [x] Heat cycles management
-- [x] Traits genetic mapping
-- [x] Indexes and triggers
-- [x] **litter_id column** for linking puppies to litters
-- [x] **Clean schema design** - NO migrations, fresh init only
-- [x] **Safe ALTER TABLE migration guards** - new columns added automatically on upgrade
-
-### API Endpoints
-- [x] `/api/dogs` - Full CRUD operations (incl. `is_champion`)
-- [x] `/api/pedigree` - Tree generation and COI calculator
-- [x] `/api/litters` - Breeding records
-- [x] `/api/health` - Health tracking
-- [x] `/api/breeding` - Heat cycles and whelping calculator
-- [x] `/api/settings` - Kennel configuration (GET/PUT)
-- [x] Photo upload with Multer
-- [x] **Parent relationship handling** via parents table
-- [x] `/static/*` - Branding and static asset serving
-
----
-
-## ✅ Phase 2: Core Functionality (COMPLETE)
-
-### Dog Management
-- [x] Add new dogs with full form
-- [x] Edit existing dogs
-- [x] View dog details
-- [x] List all dogs with search/filter
-- [x] Upload multiple photos per dog
-- [x] Delete photos
-- [x] Parent selection (sire/dam) via parents table
-- [x] **Proper error handling** for API failures
-
-### User Interface
-- [x] Dashboard with statistics
-- [x] Dog list with grid view
-- [x] Dog detail pages
-- [x] Modal forms for add/edit
-- [x] Photo management UI
-- [x] Search and sex filtering
-- [x] Responsive navigation
-- [x] **Compact info cards** (80x80 avatars)
-- [x] **Modern dark theme** with glass morphism
-- [x] **Custom brand logo** (br-logo.png) in navbar
-- [x] **Gold-to-rusty-red gradient** on BREEDR brand title
-- [x] **Static asset serving** via Express `/static` route
-- [x] **Vite dev proxy** for `/static` routes
-- [x] **Route fix** - static/uploads don't fall through to React router
-- [x] **Logo aspect ratio** fixed to 1:1 square
-
-### Features Implemented
-- [x] Photo upload and storage
-- [x] Parent-child relationships (via parents table)
-- [x] Basic information tracking
-- [x] Registration numbers
-- [x] Microchip tracking (optional)
-- [x] **Litter linking** with litter_id
-- [x] **Clean database schema** with no migrations
-
----
-
-## ✅ Phase 3: Breeding Tools (COMPLETE)
-
-### Pedigree & Genetics
-- [x] **Interactive pedigree tree visualization**
-  - [x] Integrate React-D3-Tree
-  - [x] Show 3-5 generations
-  - [x] Click to navigate
-  - [x] Zoom and pan controls
-  - [x] Beautiful color-coded nodes
-  - [x] Male/Female distinction
-
-- [x] **Litter Management** ✅
-  - [x] Create litter records
-  - [x] Link puppies to litter
-  - [x] Track whelping details
-  - [x] Auto-link parent relationships
-  - [x] Database migration for litter_id
-  - [x] Enhanced API endpoints
-  - [x] Dual parent selection mode (litter/manual)
-  - [x] UI fix for proper layout and error handling
-
-- [x] **Trial Pairing Simulator** ✅ *(March 9, 2026)*
-  - [x] Sire and dam selection dropdowns
-  - [x] COI calculation display with color coding
-  - [x] Common ancestors table (sire-gen / dam-gen columns)
-  - [x] Risk badge: Low (<5%) / Moderate (5-10%) / High (>10%)
-  - [x] `/pairing` route + navbar link
-  - [x] `POST /api/pedigree/trial-pairing` backend
-
-- [x] **Heat Cycle Calendar** ✅ *(March 9, 2026)*
-  - [x] Full month grid calendar (Sun–Sat) with prev/next navigation
-  - [x] Color-coded day cells by cycle phase
-  - [x] Start Heat Cycle modal (female dropdown + date picker)
-  - [x] Cycle Detail modal with phase breakdown
-  - [x] Breeding date logging inline
-  - [x] Whelping estimate (earliest/expected/latest)
-  - [x] Active cycles list with phase badge + day counter
-  - [x] `GET /api/breeding/heat-cycles` endpoint
-  - [x] `GET /api/breeding/heat-cycles/:id/suggestions` endpoint
-
-- [x] **Projected Whelping Calendar Identifier** ✅ *(March 9, 2026 − v0.5.1)*
-  - [x] Gestation constants: earliest=58, expected=63, latest=65 days
-  - [x] `getWwhelpDates(cycle)` client-side helper (no extra API call)
-  - [x] Indigo whelp window cells (days 58–63) on calendar grid
-  - [x] Indigo dot marker on expected whelp day (day 63)
-  - [x] `Baby` icon + "[Name] due" label inside whelp day cells
-  - [x] "Whelp est. [date]" row with range on active cycle cards
-  - [x] Jump-to-whelp-month button on active cycle cards
-  - [x] Live whelp preview in Cycle Detail modal (client-side, instant)
-  - [x] Full-width whelping banner when projected whelps exist
-  - [x] "Projected Whelp" legend entry with Baby icon
-  - [x] Updated page subtitle to include whelping dates
-
----
-
-## ✅ Phase 4a: Champion & Settings (COMPLETE − v0.6.0)
-
-### Champion Bloodline Tracking
-- [x] `is_champion INTEGER DEFAULT 0` column on `dogs` table
-- [x] Safe `ALTER TABLE dogs ADD COLUMN is_champion` migration guard
-- [x] `is_champion` included in all `GET /api/dogs` + `GET /api/dogs/:id` responses
-- [x] `is_champion` persisted in `POST` and `PUT /api/dogs`
-- [x] `is_champion` included on sire/dam JOIN queries and offspring query
-- [x] Champion toggle checkbox in `DogForm` with amber-gold highlight + `Award` icon
-- [x] `✪` suffix on champion names in sire/dam parent dropdowns
-- [x] Champion Bloodline badge on offspring cards and dog detail pages
-
-### Kennel Settings
-- [x] `settings` table: `kennel_name`, `kennel_tagline`, `kennel_address`, `kennel_phone`, `kennel_email`, `kennel_website`, `kennel_akc_id`, `kennel_breed`, `owner_name`
-- [x] Safe `ALTER TABLE settings ADD COLUMN` migration loop for all kennel fields
-- [x] Auto-seed default row (`kennel_name = 'BREEDR'`) if table is empty
-- [x] `GET /api/settings` − returns single-row as flat JSON object
-- [x] `PUT /api/settings` − partial update via `ALLOWED_KEYS` whitelist
-- [x] `SettingsProvider` / `useSettings` React context hook
-- [x] Kennel name displayed in navbar from settings
-- [x] `SettingsPage` component for editing kennel info
-
-### Build & Runtime Fixes (v0.6.0)
-- [x] `useSettings.js` → `useSettings.jsx` − Vite build failed because JSX in `.js` file
-- [x] `server/index.js` − `initDatabase()` called with no args (was passing `DB_PATH`, now path is internal)
-- [x] `server/index.js` − removed duplicate `app.get('/api/health')` inline route
-- [x] `server/index.js` − `DATA_DIR` env var replaces `path.dirname(DB_PATH)` for directory creation
-- [x] `server/routes/settings.js` − rewrote from double-encoded base64 + old key/value schema to correct single-row column schema
-
----
-
-## 📋 Phase 4b: Health & Genetics (NEXT UP − v0.7.0)
+## 🚀 Current Status: v0.8.0 (Active Development)
 
+### 🔜 Next Up — Phase 4b: Health & Genetics Build Order
 > **Context:** Golden Retriever health clearances follow GRCA Code of Ethics and OFA/CHIC standards.
-> This phase builds a structured, breed-aware health tracking system aligned with those requirements.
-
-### Tier 1 — OFA Health Clearances *(Priority 1)* 🩺
-
-The four GRCA-required clearances that must be on record in the public OFA database before breeding.
-
-**Database (schema additions to `health_records` table):**
-- [ ] Add `test_type` ENUM-style field: `hip_ofa`, `hip_pennhip`, `elbow_ofa`, `heart_ofa`, `heart_echo`, `eye_caer`, `thyroid_ofa`, `dna_panel`
-- [ ] Add `result` field: `pass`, `fail`, `carrier`, `clear`, `excellent`, `good`, `fair`, `borderline`
-- [ ] Add `ofa_number` VARCHAR — official OFA certification number
-- [ ] Add `chic_number` VARCHAR — CHIC certification number (dog-level field on `dogs` table)
-- [ ] Add `performed_by` VARCHAR — vet or specialist name
-- [ ] Add `expires_at` DATE — for annually-renewed tests (eyes, heart)
-- [ ] Add `document_url` VARCHAR — path to uploaded PDF/image
-- [ ] Safe ALTER TABLE migration guards for all new columns
-
-**API:**
-- [ ] `GET /api/health/:dogId` — list all health records for a dog
-- [ ] `POST /api/health` — create health record
-- [ ] `PUT /api/health/:id` — update health record
-- [ ] `DELETE /api/health/:id` — delete health record
-- [ ] `GET /api/health/:dogId/clearance-summary` — returns pass/fail/missing for all 4 OFA tiers
-- [ ] `GET /api/health/:dogId/chic-eligible` — returns boolean + missing tests
-
-**UI Components:**
-- [ ] `HealthRecordForm` modal — test type dropdown, result, OFA#, date, performed-by, expiry, document upload
-- [ ] `HealthTimeline` component — chronological list of all health events per dog on DogDetail page
-- [ ] `ClearanceSummaryCard` — shows OFA Hip / Elbow / Heart / Eyes status in a 2x2 grid with color badges (green=pass, yellow=expiring, red=missing/fail)
-- [ ] `ChicStatusBadge` — amber badge on dog cards and DogDetail if CHIC number is on file
-- [ ] Expiry alert: yellow badge on dog card if any annual test expires within 90 days; red if expired
-- [ ] Document upload support (PDF/image) tied to individual health records
-
-**Clearance Tiers Tracked:**
-| Test | OFA Minimum Age | Renewal | Notes |
-|---|---|---|---|
-| Hip Dysplasia | 24 months | Once (final) | OFA eval or PennHIP |
-| Elbow Dysplasia | 24 months | Once (final) | OFA eval |
-| Cardiac (Heart) | 12 months | Annual recommended | Echo preferred over auscultation |
-| Eyes (CAER) | 12 months | **Annual** | Board-certified ACVO ophthalmologist |
-| Thyroid (OFA) | 12 months | Annual recommended | Bonus/Tier 2 |
-
-**Complexity:** Medium | **Impact:** High | **User Value:** Excellent
-**Estimated Time:** 8–10 hours
-
----
-
-### Tier 2 — DNA Genetic Panel *(Priority 2)* 🧬
-
-Embark or equivalent panel results per dog. Allows carrier × clear pairing without producing affected offspring.
-
-**Database:**
-- [ ] `genetic_tests` table: `id`, `dog_id`, `test_provider` (embark/optigen/etc), `test_name`, `result` (clear/carrier/affected), `test_date`, `document_url`, `created_at`
-- [ ] Safe `CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS` guard
-
-**Golden Retriever Panel — Key Markers:**
-- [ ] PRA1 (Progressive Retinal Atrophy type 1)
-- [ ] PRA2 (Progressive Retinal Atrophy type 2)
-- [ ] prcd-PRA (Progressive Rod-Cone Degeneration)
-- [ ] ICH1 / ICH2 (Ichthyosis — very common in Goldens)
-- [ ] NCL (Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis — fatal neurological)
-- [ ] DM (Degenerative Myelopathy)
-- [ ] MD (Muscular Dystrophy)
-- [ ] GR-PRA1, GR-PRA2 (Golden-specific PRA variants)
-
-**API:**
-- [ ] `GET /api/genetics/:dogId` — list all genetic test results
-- [ ] `POST /api/genetics` — add genetic result
-- [ ] `PUT /api/genetics/:id` — update
-- [ ] `DELETE /api/genetics/:id` — delete
-- [ ] `GET /api/genetics/pairing-risk?sireId=&damId=` — returns at-risk combinations for a trial pairing
-
-**UI Components:**
-- [ ] `GeneticTestForm` modal — provider, marker, result (clear/carrier/affected), date, upload
-- [ ] `GeneticPanelCard` on DogDetail — color-coded grid of all markers (green=clear, yellow=carrier, red=affected, gray=not tested)
-- [ ] Pairing risk overlay on Trial Pairing Simulator — flag if sire+dam are both carriers for same marker
-- [ ] "Not Tested" indicator on dog cards when no DNA panel on file
-
-**Complexity:** Medium | **Impact:** High | **User Value:** Excellent
-**Estimated Time:** 6–8 hours
-
----
-
-### Tier 3 — Cancer Lineage & Longevity Tracking *(Priority 3)* 📊
-
-Golden Retrievers have ~60% cancer mortality rate. Lineage-based cancer history is a major differentiator for responsible breeders.
-
-**Database:**
-- [ ] `cancer_history` table: `id`, `dog_id`, `cancer_type`, `age_at_diagnosis`, `age_at_death`, `cause_of_death`, `notes`, `created_at`
-- [ ] Add `age_at_death` and `cause_of_death` optional fields to `dogs` table
-
-**API:**
-- [ ] `GET /api/health/:dogId/cancer-history`
-- [ ] `POST /api/health/cancer-history`
-- [ ] `GET /api/pedigree/:dogId/cancer-lineage` — walks ancestors and returns cancer incidence summary
-
-**UI:**
-- [ ] Longevity section on DogDetail — age at death, cause of death
-- [ ] Cancer lineage indicator on Trial Pairing Simulator — "X of 8 ancestors had cancer history"
-- [ ] Optional cancer history entry on DogForm
-
-**Complexity:** Low-Medium | **Impact:** Medium | **User Value:** High (differentiator)
-**Estimated Time:** 4–5 hours
-
----
-
-### Tier 4 — Breeding Eligibility Checker *(Priority 4)* ✅
-
-Automatic litter eligibility gate based on health clearance status of sire and dam.
-
-**Logic:**
-- [ ] Dog is "GRCA eligible" if: Hip OFA ✅ + Elbow OFA ✅ + Heart ✅ + Eyes (non-expired) ✅ + age ≥ 24 months
-- [ ] Dog is "CHIC eligible" if all four tests are in OFA public database (CHIC number on file)
-- [ ] Warning flags in Trial Pairing Simulator if sire or dam is missing required clearances
-- [ ] Block litter creation (with override) if either parent fails eligibility check
-
-**UI:**
-- [ ] Eligibility badge on dog cards: `GRCA Eligible` (green) / `Incomplete` (yellow) / `Not Eligible` (red)
-- [ ] Eligibility breakdown tooltip on hover — shows which tests are missing
-- [ ] Pre-litter warning modal when creating a litter with non-eligible parents
-- [ ] CHIC number field + verification note on DogDetail
-
-**Complexity:** Low | **Impact:** High | **User Value:** Excellent
-**Estimated Time:** 3–4 hours
-
----
-
-## 📋 Phase 5: Advanced Features (PLANNED)
-
-### Pedigree Tools
-- [ ] Reverse pedigree (descendants view)
-- [ ] PDF pedigree generation
-- [ ] Export to standard formats
-- [ ] Print-friendly layouts
-- [ ] Multi-generation COI analysis
-
-### Breeding Planning
-- [ ] Heat cycle predictions (based on cycle history)
-- [ ] Expected whelping alerts / push notifications
-- [ ] Breeding history reports
-- [ ] iCal export for cycle events
-
-### Search & Analytics
-- [ ] Advanced search filters
-  - [ ] By breed, color, age
-  - [ ] By health clearances
-  - [ ] By registration status
-- [ ] Statistics dashboard
-  - [ ] Breeding success rates
-  - [ ] Average litter sizes
-  - [ ] Popular pairings
-
----
-
-## 📋 Phase 6: Polish & Optimization (PLANNED)
-
-### User Experience
-- [ ] Loading states for all operations
-- [ ] Better error messages
-- [ ] Confirmation dialogs
-- [ ] Undo functionality
-- [ ] Keyboard shortcuts
-
-### Performance
-- [ ] Image optimization
-- [ ] Lazy loading
-- [ ] API caching
-- [ ] Database query optimization
-
-### Mobile
-- [ ] Touch-friendly interface
-- [ ] Mobile photo capture
-- [ ] Responsive tables
-- [ ] Offline mode
-
-### Documentation
-- [x] DATABASE.md - Complete schema documentation
-- [x] User-facing documentation
-- [ ] API documentation
-- [ ] Video tutorials
-- [ ] FAQ section
-
----
-
-## Future / Extended Features (BACKLOG)
-
-### Progesterone Tracking *(Moved from Phase 3)*
-- [ ] Log progesterone level readings per heat cycle
-- [ ] Chart progesterone curve over cycle days
-- [ ] LH surge detection
-- [ ] Optimal breeding day prediction from levels
-
-### Multi-User Support
-- [ ] User authentication
-- [ ] Role-based permissions
-- [ ] Activity logs
-- [ ] Shared access
-
-### Integration
-- [ ] Import from other systems
-- [ ] Export to Excel/CSV
-- [ ] Integration with kennel clubs
-- [ ] Backup to cloud storage
-- [ ] OFA database lookup by registration number
-
-### Advanced Genetics
-- [ ] DNA test result tracking (full Embark import)
-- [ ] Genetic diversity analysis
-- [ ] Breed-specific calculators
-- [ ] Health risk predictions
-
-### Kennel Management
-- [ ] Breeding contracts
-- [ ] Buyer tracking
-- [ ] Financial records
-- [ ] Stud service management
-
----
-
-## 🏃 Current Sprint: v0.7.0 (Phase 4b)
-
-### ✅ Completed This Sprint (v0.6.0)
-- [x] `is_champion` flag − DB column, API, DogForm toggle, offspring badge, parent dropdown `✪`
-- [x] Kennel Settings − `settings` table with all kennel fields, `GET/PUT /api/settings`, `SettingsProvider`, navbar kennel name
-- [x] `useSettings.jsx` rename (Vite build fix)
-- [x] `server/index.js` fix − `initDatabase()` no-arg, duplicate health route removed
-- [x] `server/routes/settings.js` rewrite: double-encoded base64 + wrong schema fixed
-
-### ✅ Previously Completed (v0.5.1)
-- [x] Projected Whelping Calendar Identifier − indigo whelp window cells, due label, active card range, jump-to-month button
-- [x] Live whelp preview in Cycle Detail modal (client-side, no save required)
-- [x] Full-width whelping banner for months with projected whelps
-- [x] "Projected Whelp" legend entry + updated page subtitle
-
-### 🔜 Next Up — Phase 4b Build Order
 
 #### Step 1: DB Schema Extensions
 - [ ] Extend `health_records` table with OFA-specific columns (test_type, result, ofa_number, chic_number, expires_at, document_url)
@@ -430,45 +37,15 @@ Automatic litter eligibility gate based on health clearance status of sire and d
 - [ ] Eligibility badge on dog cards
 - [ ] Pre-litter eligibility warning modal
 
-#### Step 6: Cancer / Longevity (Stretch)
-- [ ] Cancer history form + lineage summary on Trial Pairing page
-- [ ] Age at death / cause of death on DogDetail
-
-### Testing Needed
-- [x] Add/edit dog forms with litter selection
-- [x] Database schema initialization
-- [x] Pedigree tree rendering
-- [x] Zoom/pan controls
-- [x] UI layout fixes
-- [x] Error handling for API failures
-- [x] Parent relationship creation via parents table
-- [x] Brand logo display and sizing
-- [x] Gradient title rendering
-- [x] Static asset serving in prod and dev
-- [ ] Champion toggle − DogForm save/load round-trip
-- [ ] Champion badge − offspring card display
-- [ ] Kennel settings − save + navbar name update
-- [ ] Trial pairing simulator (end-to-end)
-- [ ] Heat cycle calendar (start cycle, detail modal, whelping)
-- [ ] Projected whelping calendar identifier (whelp cells, due label, banner)
-- [ ] Health records — OFA clearance CRUD
-- [ ] Genetic panel — DNA marker entry and display
-- [ ] Eligibility checker — badge and litter gate
-
-### Known Issues
-- None currently
-
 ---
 
-## How to Contribute
+## 🕒 Version History & Recent Progress
 
-1. Pick a feature from "Next Up" above
-2. Create a feature branch off `master`: `feat/feature-name`
-3. Implement with tests
-4. Update this roadmap and README.md
-5. Submit PR for review
-
-## Version History
+- **v0.8.0** (March 12, 2026) - Reverse Pedigree & External Parentage (LATEST)
+  - [x] **Reverse Pedigree** (descendants view) toggle on Pedigree page
+  - [x] **External dog parentage** improvements (allowed assigning sire/dam to external dogs)
+  - [x] **Universal parent selection** (sire/dam dropdowns now include all dogs)
+  - [x] Updated documentation and roadmap
 
 - **v0.7.0** (In Progress) - Phase 4b: Health & Genetics
   - OFA clearance tracking (Hip, Elbow, Heart, Eyes + CHIC number)
@@ -476,58 +53,86 @@ Automatic litter eligibility gate based on health clearance status of sire and d
   - Cancer lineage & longevity tracking
   - Breeding eligibility checker (GRCA + CHIC gates)
 
+- **v0.6.1** (March 10, 2026) - COI Direct-Relation Fix
+  - Fixed `calculateCOI` to correctly compute coefficient for parent×offspring pairings (~25%)
+  - Removed blanket sire exclusion in ancestor mapping logic
+
 - **v0.6.0** (March 9, 2026) - Champion Bloodline, Settings, Build Fixes
   - `is_champion` flag on dogs table with ALTER TABLE migration guard
   - Champion toggle in DogForm; `✪` suffix in parent dropdowns; offspring badge
   - Kennel settings table + `GET/PUT /api/settings` + `SettingsProvider`
   - `useSettings.jsx` rename (Vite build fix)
   - `server/index.js` fix: `initDatabase()` no-arg, duplicate health route removed
-  - `server/routes/settings.js` rewrite: double-encoded base64 + wrong schema fixed
+  - `server/routes/settings.js` rewrite: double-encoded base64 fixed
 
-- **v0.5.1** (March 9, 2026) - Projected Whelping Calendar Identifier
+- **v0.5.1** (March 9, 2026) - Projected Whelping Calendar
   - Indigo whelp window cells (days 58–65) on month grid
-  - Indigo dot marker on exact expected whelp day (day 63)
   - `Baby` icon + "[Name] due" label in whelp day cells
-  - "Whelp est." range row on active cycle cards
-  - Jump-to-whelp-month button on cycle cards
-  - Live whelp preview in Cycle Detail modal (client-side, instant)
-  - Full-width whelping banner when projected whelps exist
-  - "Projected Whelp" legend entry + updated page subtitle
+  - Live whelp preview in Cycle Detail modal
 
-- **v0.5.0** (March 9, 2026) - Breeding Tools Complete
+- **v0.5.0** (March 9, 2026) - Breeding Tools
   - Trial Pairing Simulator: COI calculator, risk badge, common ancestors
-  - Heat Cycle Calendar: month grid, phase color coding, start-cycle modal
-  - Cycle Detail: breeding windows, inline breeding date, whelping estimate
-  - New API: `GET /heat-cycles`, `GET /heat-cycles/:id/suggestions`
-  - Progesterone tracking moved to extended backlog
+  - Heat Cycle Calendar: month grid, phase color coding, suggestions
 
-- **v0.4.1** (March 9, 2026) - Branding & Header Improvements
-  - Custom br-logo.png in navbar
-  - Gold-to-rusty-red gradient title
-  - Static asset serving via Express
-  - Vite dev proxy for /static
-  - Route fix for static/uploads paths
-  - Logo 1:1 aspect ratio fix
+---
 
-- **v0.4.0** (March 9, 2026) - Clean Database Schema
-  - Complete database overhaul with clean normalized design
-  - Removed migrations, fresh init only
-  - Parents table for relationships
-  - Comprehensive documentation
-  
-- **v0.3.1** - UI Fixes & Error Handling
-  - Fixed blank screen issue on Add Dog modal
-  - Improved parent selection layout
-  - Added comprehensive error handling
-  - Enhanced visual design with proper spacing
-  
-- **v0.3.0** - Litter Management & Interactive Pedigree
-  - Added litter_id to dogs table
-  - Implemented LitterForm component
-  - Created PedigreeView with React-D3-Tree
-  - Enhanced DogForm with dual parent selection
-  - Fixed "no such column: sire" error
-  - Added comprehensive documentation
-  
-- **v0.2.0** - Dog CRUD operations complete
-- **v0.1.0** - Initial foundation with API and database
+## 📋 Future Roadmap
+
+### ✅ Phase 5: Advanced Features (IN PROGRESS)
+- [x] Reverse pedigree (descendants view)
+- [ ] PDF pedigree generation
+- [ ] Export to standard formats (CSV, JSON)
+- [ ] Print-friendly layouts
+- [ ] Multi-generation COI analysis
+
+### 📅 Phase 6: Polish & Optimization
+- [ ] **User Experience**: Loading states, better error messages, undo functionality
+- [ ] **Performance**: Image optimization, lazy loading, API caching
+- [ ] **Mobile**: Touch-friendly interface, mobile photo capture
+- [ ] **Documentation**: API technical docs, video tutorials
+
+---
+
+## ✅ Completed Milestones
+
+### Phase 1: Foundation
+- [x] Docker multi-stage build & SQLite database
+- [x] Express.js API server & React 18 frontend
+- [x] Parents relationship table for sire/dam tracking
+
+### Phase 2: Core Functionality
+- [x] Dog Management (Full CRUD, photo uploads)
+- [x] Modern dark theme with glass morphism
+- [x] Branded navigation with custom logo
+
+### Phase 3: Breeding Tools
+- [x] Interactive pedigree tree visualization (React-D3-Tree)
+- [x] Litter Management & linking puppies
+- [x] Trial Pairing Simulator & Heat Cycle Calendar
+- [x] Projected Whelping identifiers
+
+### Phase 4a: Champion & Settings
+- [x] Champion bloodline tracking and badges
+- [x] Universal Kennel Settings system
+
+---
+
+## 🏃 Testing & Quality Assurance
+- [x] Database schema initialization guards
+- [x] Pedigree tree rendering & zoom/pan
+- [x] Parent relationship creation logic
+- [x] Static asset serving (prod/dev)
+- [ ] Champion toggle load/save trip
+- [ ] Heat cycle calendar whelping logic
+- [ ] Health records OFA clearance CRUD (Upcoming)
+
+---
+
+## How to Contribute
+1. Pick a feature from "Next Up" above
+2. Create a feature branch off `master`: `feat/feature-name`
+3. Implement with tests and update this roadmap
+4. Submit PR for review
+
+---
+*Last Updated: March 12, 2026*