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Post by mike on Feb 13, 2006 15:16:17 GMT 1
I was wondering what software people used for keeping track of their dogs pedigree / trial matings. I am interested in producing a 10 generation circular pedigree (only found out about these from this forum  ) for both of our dogs and it looks like this software www.tenset.co.uk/index.html would allow me to do this, does anyone else have any other suggestions? Also starting to find out a bit more about canine genetics (again thanks to you guys!) and the above mentioned software has some genetics options as well. TIA |
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Post by marjolein on Feb 13, 2006 15:26:30 GMT 1
I purchased a programm called ZooEasy. It's Dutch, but available in several languages. You can do loads with this programm and I would really recommend it to anyone. Download the free trial software to see if it works for you too: www.zooeasy.nl/product/index.php?app=1 |
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Post by daniela on Feb 26, 2006 17:57:32 GMT 1
Thanks for that info. It's so cheap compared to the UK versions.
Do you know of any others? I want the best - of course ;D
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Post by daniela on Feb 26, 2006 18:13:36 GMT 1
This looks like to be the best of the bunch Marjolein, I have to agree. Is there any reason why it's so cheap compared to all the others? Not that I am complaning but just wondered whether there would be any main differences that I don't know of......any ideas? The ones in the UK, look to be around three times more money.  |
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Post by Sylvia on Feb 26, 2006 19:31:40 GMT 1
This looks like to be the best of the bunch Marjolein, I have to agree. Is there any reason why it's so cheap compared to all the others? Not that I am complaning but just wondered whether there would be any main differences that I don't know of......any ideas? The ones in the UK, look to be around three times more money. I think you looked as well for Breedmate? ( www.breedmate.com ) that is indeed a program which is 3 times more expensive ;D But I think that breedmate can do more then ZooEasy. With the pedigree explorer of Breedmate you van do a real researching in a pedigree. This is not possible with ZooEasy. With Breedmate you can do a COI calculating till the beginning,. ZooEasy goes back till the 10th generation, and you also need DOB's for it, which is not necessary in Breedmate. With Breedmate you can place the database easily online because there is a software made for the breedmate program to place online. ZooEasy doesn't have that. But the other site.... I think the total of ZooEasy looks much better then Breedmate, and is easier to use then Breedmate. It are really some small things which are important for some people. This is only a few from what I know / seen, maybe I will find out more later. B.T.W. with ZooEasy we placed the database online, it only takes some more time before it fits   The database of ZooEasy is password protected. |
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Post by daniela on Feb 26, 2006 19:47:26 GMT 1
Thanks Sylvia for your reply. I have a lot of questions swimming around in my head about these databases. ZooEasy looks to be the most easy to use and the most pleasing to the eye. The others that I refer to in the Uk are indeed breedmate and the other, breeder's assistant as was mentioned before. With the UK ones there also seems to be a lot of costs for extras, updates, help et al. Am I correct in thinking that the UK one came with some Weimaraner records already? Would that be why they are more expensive? I want to start from scratch, and input my own records (control freak alert!) and whilst the co-breeding feature appeals, I am not too bothered whether I have this or not. It could be possible, you think, that ZooEasy with updates, may also have the features of breedmate? Thanks for all your help. |
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Post by Sylvia on Feb 26, 2006 20:12:52 GMT 1
Thanks Sylvia for your reply. I have a lot of questions swimming around in my head about these databases. Like what?? I agree with that. For the support of ZooEasy you also have to pay yearly. I saw that Breedmate gives a "starting database" But that will nog cost more for breedmate as far as I know. That is why I also type over everything in the database. The database which is online is all handtyping. Well they are still working on ZooEasy, and every now and then there are some new stuff for ZooEasy, I do not know how that is with the Breedmate and the other pedigree program. With ZooEasy you also can email them with requests what you think what will be good to have in the program. What not will say they will change the program. You Welcome |
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Post by daniela on Feb 26, 2006 20:16:42 GMT 1
Thanks - all my questions you have answered  The two UK based companies have stalls at Crufts so I shall investigate some more and hopefully they can give me a demonstration. Whilst I like the look of ZooEasy, the functions of the other two, sound more sophisticated. |
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Post by daniela on Mar 25, 2006 8:36:13 GMT 1
These questions are probably for Marjolein, as I know she has the ZooEasy software ;D I sent an email to ZooEasy with my questions about what the software could do and a couple of their answers could have been interpreted either way so I thought I would check with you, if you don't mind. I aksed: 3. Is there a facility to do trial matings and produce the trial pedigrees? Their answer: Yes, you can enter a mating in the Breeding pairs entry. We will add in the near future a functionality to fill in a checkbox 'Trial'. So Marjolein...LOL. In a nutshell, can I do trial matings and trial pedigrees with this software? I wasn't quite sure whether they understood what I meant. I also asked how many pedigree designs there were with this software. They said, three. They didn't elaborate.  So are they any good? Having looked at all the other software available, ZooEasy seems to be the best option for me thus far. |
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Post by Sylvia on Mar 25, 2006 14:58:35 GMT 1
These questions are probably for Marjolein, as I know she has the ZooEasy software ;D I sent an email to ZooEasy with my questions about what the software could do and a couple of their answers could have been interpreted either way so I thought I would check with you, if you don't mind. I aksed: 3. Is there a facility to do trial matings and produce the trial pedigrees? Their answer: Yes, you can enter a mating in the Breeding pairs entry. We will add in the near future a functionality to fill in a checkbox 'Trial'. So Marjolein...LOL. In a nutshell, can I do trial matings and trial pedigrees with this software? I wasn't quite sure whether they understood what I meant. I also asked how many pedigree designs there were with this software. They said, three. They didn't elaborate. So are they any good? Having looked at all the other software available, ZooEasy seems to be the best option for me thus far. Well I use ZooEasy as well... There is no possibility to see at the pedigree for a trial breeding, you only get the male and bitch pedigree apart from eachother. There are indeed 3 kind of pedigrees. 3 generations ans 4 generations are the only options. The only options you have next to that is they kind of file documents (excel, pdf, word etc.) Did you try the trialversion already? |
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Post by daniela on Mar 25, 2006 15:23:49 GMT 1
Hi Sylvia
Thank you for your reply.
Yes I downloaded the trial version but I still had questions so I thought it best to ask.
I was almost certain they didn't understand my trial mating question which given your reply, they certainly didn't. Shame but they seem pretty efficient and I doubt that it won't be long until this is an added feature.
Shame that you can't do more than 3-4 generation pedigrees either. Despite this, I still feel that this software is most suited to my needs.
I looked at tenset at Crufts which also had its pros and cons but for what I need, ZooEasy seems to fit with me.
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Post by weimaranermama on Apr 9, 2006 18:39:27 GMT 1
I use Zoo Easy as well. It's a good program.
Gr. Ina
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