---
type: project
status: active
source: git.alwisp.com
repo: jason/breedr
repo_url: https://git.alwisp.com/jason/breedr
language: JavaScript
branch: main
tags: [repo, jason]
updated: 2026-05-29
---

# breedr

**Repository:** [jason/breedr](https://git.alwisp.com/jason/breedr) · branch `main` · JavaScript

## Summary

Reactive dog breeding genealogy management system — pedigree mapping, litter records, and ancestor/descendant views in a single Docker container

## Current status

Active. Synced from Gitea on 2026-05-29.

## Documentation overview

# BREEDR - Dog Breeding Genealogy Management System

A reactive, interactive dog breeding genealogy mapping system for professional kennel management.

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## 🌟 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.

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## 🚀 Quick Start

### 1. Docker Deployment (Recommended)
```bash
git clone https://git.alwisp.com/jason/breedr.git
cd breedr
docker-compose up -d --build
```
Access at: `http://localhost:3000`

### 2. Manual Development Setup
```bash
npm install
npm run dev
```
> **Note:** The database initializes automatically on first boot. No manual migrations are required.

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## 🐕 Managing Your Kennel

- **Adding Dogs**: Go to the **Dogs** page, click **Add New Dog**. You can mark dogs as **External** if they aren't in your kennel but are needed for pedigree mapping.
- **Champion Tracking**: Toggle the **Champion** status to title dogs. Offspring will automatically display the "Champion Bloodline" badge.
- **Photo Management**: Multiple high-quality photos per dog with a compact gallery view.
- **Litter Tracking**: Link puppies to breeding records automatically to track weight and health from birth.

## 🧬 Breeding & Genetics

- **Interactive Pedigree**: 5-generation trees with zoom/pan. Toggle the **Reverse Pedigree** switch to see descendant lineage.
- **Trial Pairing Simulator**: Calculate Wright's Inbreeding Coefficient (COI) instantly. Identifies common ancestors and providing risk badges (Low/Moderate/High).

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## Notes

- Project file auto-created from repo documentation.