# AnimalTrakker® Registry Desktop Overview AnimalTrakker® Registry Desktop is an Electron-based application that allows the registrar to edit and update the Registry [[AnimalTrakker® Database Overview|Database]]. The system includes tools for updates from web inputs entered into [[AnimalTrakker® Registry Web Overview|AnimalTrakker® Registry Web]] by breeders, as well as ways to handle updates directly within the application. The Registry Desktop program is the source for all of the data behind the registry. A copy of said data is what's used by the web application, but no changes are ever made online - only submitted for approval. This is to provide additional security and vetting for any submitted changes. This change-submit system also allows for greater stability and future-proofing for the registry. If the registry source ever falls victim to a data loss event - such as a tornado, flood, hurricane, or computer issue - the registry can be restored from [[AnimalTrakker® Database Backup Recommended Practices|any backup]] that the registrar has stored in a safe location. Any small registry interested in using the [[AnimalTrakker® System]] to handle their registrations should contact us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). We can adapt and write specific versions as required for your registry. ## Animal Tracking Requirement for Registries The three different [[AnimalTrakker® Registry Web Overview#American Black, Chocolate and White Welsh Mountain Sheep Associations|American Welsh Mountain Sheep Associations]] require at least one record for every animal in each of the following tables: - animal_table - animal_flock_prefix_table - animal_genetic_characteristics_table (for Coat Color) - animal_registration_table - animal_breed_table - animal_id_info_table - animal_ownership_history_table - animal_location_history_table In addition, there needs to be at least one contact or company record for the owner and breeder, as well as a premise record for the physical location of the animals. We support additional premises, including mailing addresses, as well.