Below are explanations of various terminology used by the NAHR
(as they pertain to the uses and meaning of the NAHR)

As is submitted by the breeder:  Information given to the NAHR by the breeder that is accepted and then verified and recorded for future reference.

Breeding Value:  The estimated value placed on a breeding hedgehog.  Most commonly based on the following:
                                         * Number of STARS (verified generations in lineage)
                                         * Superior traits or genetics
                                         * Superior breeding traits
                                         * Desirability of variety, color, pattern or facial pattern
The NAHR does not assess or endorse the value of any hedgehog; breeding or otherwise.
Breeding value is highly subjective and opinion-based and is left to the factual judgment of the member.

Certificate of Ownership:  An official document, issued by the NAHR, containing the recorded details about the hedgehog and the hedgehog's Owner.

Dam:  Mother

Eligible Lineage: Lineage that was submitted by the member and verified by the NAHR.

Herd Name:  A herd name is a designate of 4 letters (English alphabet only; no special characters) given to identify a particular breeder/member.  

Lineage:  The line of ancestors that the hedgehog is descended from.

Pedigree:  An official record of lineage.

Pedigree Certificate:  An official document, issued by the NAHR, containing the recorded details about the hedgehog and the hedgehog's lineage.

Pedigree Privileges:  When a member grants permission to the new owner to obtain a Pedigree Certificate.  This decision is solely up to the member.

Premium Registration:  Registration type that records details pertaining to the hedgehog, the hedgehog's lineage and hedgehog's owner and includes the issuance of a Certificate of Ownership and a Pedigree Certificate.

Sire:  Father

Standard Registration:  Registration type that records details pertaining to the hedgehog and hedgehog's owner and includes the issuance of a Certificate of Ownership. 

STARS:  A symbol given to denote each verified generation of lineage listed in a hedgehog's pedigree.

Stud Service:  When a male hedgehog is bred to a female belonging to a different owner; and the breeding results in live offspring.

Stud Service Memorandum:  A form that is required when a stud service has resulted in offspring that is to be registered.

Verification of lineage:  The process in which the NAHR confirms (to the best of its ability) the accuracy of the pedigree details.