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+# 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
+- [x] Parents relationship table
+- [x] Litters breeding records
+- [x] Health records tracking
+- [x] Heat cycles management
+- [x] Traits genetic mapping
+- [x] Indexes and triggers
+
+### API Endpoints
+- [x] `/api/dogs` - Full CRUD operations
+- [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] Photo upload with Multer
+
+---
+
+## ✅ 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)
+
+### 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
+
+### Features Implemented
+- [x] Photo upload and storage
+- [x] Parent-child relationships
+- [x] Basic information tracking
+- [x] Registration numbers
+- [x] Microchip tracking
+
+---
+
+## 🚧 Phase 3: Breeding Tools (IN PROGRESS)
+
+### Priority Features
+- [ ] Interactive pedigree tree visualization
+  - [ ] Integrate React-D3-Tree
+  - [ ] Show 3-5 generations
+  - [ ] Click to navigate
+  - [ ] Zoom and pan controls
+
+- [ ] Trial Pairing Simulator
+  - [ ] Select sire and dam
+  - [ ] Display COI calculation
+  - [ ] Show common ancestors
+  - [ ] Risk assessment display
+
+- [ ] Heat Cycle Management
+  - [ ] Add/edit heat cycles
+  - [ ] Track progesterone levels
+  - [ ] Calendar view
+  - [ ] Breeding date suggestions
+
+- [ ] Litter Management
+  - [ ] Create litter records
+  - [ ] Link puppies to litter
+  - [ ] Track whelping details
+  - [ ] Auto-link parent relationships
+
+---
+
+## 📋 Phase 4: Health & Genetics (PLANNED)
+
+### Health Records
+- [ ] Add health test results
+- [ ] Vaccination tracking
+- [ ] Medical history timeline
+- [ ] Document uploads (PDFs, images)
+- [ ] Alert for expiring vaccinations
+
+### Genetic Tracking
+- [ ] Track inherited traits
+- [ ] Color genetics calculator
+- [ ] Health clearance status
+- [ ] Link traits to ancestors
+
+---
+
+## 📋 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
+- [ ] Breeding calendar
+- [ ] Heat cycle predictions
+- [ ] Expected whelping alerts
+- [ ] Breeding history reports
+
+### 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
+- [ ] User manual
+- [ ] API documentation
+- [ ] Video tutorials
+- [ ] FAQ section
+
+---
+
+## Future Enhancements (BACKLOG)
+
+### 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
+
+### Advanced Genetics
+- [ ] DNA test result tracking
+- [ ] Genetic diversity analysis
+- [ ] Breed-specific calculators
+- [ ] Health risk predictions
+
+### Kennel Management
+- [ ] Breeding contracts
+- [ ] Buyer tracking
+- [ ] Financial records
+- [ ] Stud service management
+
+---
+
+## Current Sprint Focus
+
+### Next Up (Priority)
+1. **Interactive Pedigree Visualization**
+   - Implement React-D3-Tree integration
+   - Connect to `/api/pedigree/:id` endpoint
+   - Add zoom/pan controls
+   - Enable click navigation
+
+2. **Trial Pairing Tool**
+   - Create pairing form
+   - Display COI calculation
+   - Show common ancestors
+   - Add recommendation system
+
+3. **Litter Management**
+   - Add litter creation form
+   - Link puppies to litters
+   - Display breeding history
+   - Track whelping outcomes
+
+### Testing Needed
+- [ ] Add/edit dog forms
+- [ ] Photo upload functionality
+- [ ] Search and filtering
+- [ ] Parent relationship linking
+- [ ] API error handling
+
+### Known Issues
+- None currently
+
+---
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+1. Pick a feature from "Priority Features"
+2. Create a feature branch: `feature/feature-name`
+3. Implement with tests
+4. Update this roadmap
+5. Submit for review
+
+## Version History
+
+- **v0.2.0** (Current) - Dog CRUD operations complete
+- **v0.1.0** - Initial foundation with API and database
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