diff --git a/ROADMAP.md b/ROADMAP.md
index 4e930ba..4f5da4b 100644
--- a/ROADMAP.md
+++ b/ROADMAP.md
@@ -10,13 +10,15 @@
 - [x] Git repository structure
 
 ### Database Schema
-- [x] Dogs table with core fields
-- [x] Parents relationship table
+- [x] Dogs table with core fields (NO sire/dam columns)
+- [x] Parents relationship table for sire/dam tracking
 - [x] Litters breeding records
 - [x] Health records tracking
 - [x] Heat cycles management
 - [x] Traits genetic mapping
 - [x] Indexes and triggers
+- [x] **litter_id column** for linking puppies to litters
+- [x] **Clean schema design** - NO migrations, fresh init only
 
 ### API Endpoints
 - [x] `/api/dogs` - Full CRUD operations
@@ -25,6 +27,7 @@
 - [x] `/api/health` - Health tracking
 - [x] `/api/breeding` - Heat cycles and whelping calculator
 - [x] Photo upload with Multer
+- [x] **Parent relationship handling** via parents table
 
 ---
 
@@ -37,7 +40,8 @@
 - [x] List all dogs with search/filter
 - [x] Upload multiple photos per dog
 - [x] Delete photos
-- [x] Parent selection (sire/dam)
+- [x] Parent selection (sire/dam) via parents table
+- [x] **Proper error handling** for API failures
 
 ### User Interface
 - [x] Dashboard with statistics
@@ -47,13 +51,17 @@
 - [x] Photo management UI
 - [x] Search and sex filtering
 - [x] Responsive navigation
+- [x] **Compact info cards** (80x80 avatars)
+- [x] **Modern dark theme** with glass morphism
 
 ### Features Implemented
 - [x] Photo upload and storage
-- [x] Parent-child relationships
+- [x] Parent-child relationships (via parents table)
 - [x] Basic information tracking
 - [x] Registration numbers
-- [x] Microchip tracking
+- [x] Microchip tracking (optional)
+- [x] **Litter linking** with litter_id
+- [x] **Clean database schema** with no migrations
 
 ---
 
@@ -68,6 +76,16 @@
   - [x] Beautiful color-coded nodes
   - [x] Male/Female distinction
 
+- [x] **Litter Management** ✅
+  - [x] Create litter records
+  - [x] Link puppies to litter
+  - [x] Track whelping details
+  - [x] Auto-link parent relationships
+  - [x] Database migration for litter_id
+  - [x] Enhanced API endpoints
+  - [x] Dual parent selection mode (litter/manual)
+  - [x] UI fix for proper layout and error handling
+
 - [ ] Trial Pairing Simulator
   - [ ] Select sire and dam
   - [ ] Display COI calculation
@@ -80,19 +98,9 @@
   - [ ] Calendar view
   - [ ] Breeding date suggestions
 
-- [x] **Litter Management** ✅ **NEW**
-  - [x] Create litter records
-  - [x] Link puppies to litter
-  - [x] Track whelping details
-  - [x] Auto-link parent relationships
-  - [x] Database migration for litter_id
-  - [x] Enhanced API endpoints
-  - [x] Dual parent selection mode (litter/manual)
-  - [x] UI fix for proper layout and error handling
-
 ---
 
-## 📋 Phase 4: Health & Genetics (PLANNED)
+## 📊 Phase 4: Health & Genetics (PLANNED)
 
 ### Health Records
 - [ ] Add health test results
@@ -109,7 +117,7 @@
 
 ---
 
-## 📋 Phase 5: Advanced Features (PLANNED)
+## 📊 Phase 5: Advanced Features (PLANNED)
 
 ### Pedigree Tools
 - [ ] Reverse pedigree (descendants view)
@@ -136,7 +144,7 @@
 
 ---
 
-## 📋 Phase 6: Polish & Optimization (PLANNED)
+## 📊 Phase 6: Polish & Optimization (PLANNED)
 
 ### User Experience
 - [ ] Loading states for all operations
@@ -158,7 +166,8 @@
 - [ ] Offline mode
 
 ### Documentation
-- [ ] User manual
+- [x] DATABASE.md - Complete schema documentation
+- [x] User-facing documentation
 - [ ] API documentation
 - [ ] Video tutorials
 - [ ] FAQ section
@@ -193,55 +202,79 @@
 
 ---
 
-## 🎉 Latest Release: v0.3.1 - UI Fixes & Error Handling
+## 🆕 Latest Release: v0.4.0 - Clean Database Schema
 
 ### What's New in This Release
 
-#### Bug Fixes
-- ✅ Fixed blank screen issue when opening Add Dog modal
-- ✅ Fixed overlapping radio buttons and dropdown in Parent Information section
-- ✅ Added graceful error handling for API failures
-- ✅ Improved layout with proper spacing and visual hierarchy
-- ✅ Fixed typo: `useManualParents` variable name
+#### Database Overhaul ✅
+- ✅ **Clean schema design** - NO migrations, fresh init creates correct structure
+- ✅ **Removed columns:** weight, height (never implemented)
+- ✅ **Added litter_id** column to dogs table with foreign key
+- ✅ **Parents table approach** - NO sire/dam columns in dogs table
+- ✅ **Proper relationships** - Sire/dam stored in separate parents table
+- ✅ **Database documentation** - Comprehensive DATABASE.md file
 
-#### UI Improvements
-- ✅ Enhanced parent selection section with subtle indigo background
-- ✅ Properly sized radio buttons (16px) for better clickability
-- ✅ Horizontal radio button layout with proper flex spacing
-- ✅ Checkmark feedback when litter is selected
-- ✅ Conditional rendering based on litters availability
-- ✅ Fallback to manual parent selection when litters API fails
+#### API Improvements
+- ✅ **Fixed parent handling** - Properly inserts into parents table
+- ✅ **Added logging** - See exactly what's happening during dog creation
+- ✅ **Error handling** - Graceful fallbacks for missing data
+- ✅ **Query optimization** - Select only existing columns
 
-#### Technical Changes
-- ✅ Added `littersAvailable` state flag
-- ✅ Wrapped API calls in try-catch blocks with fallbacks
-- ✅ Set empty arrays as defaults to prevent undefined errors
-- ✅ Added `name` attribute to radio buttons for proper grouping
+#### Server Improvements
+- ✅ **Removed migrations** - Clean init.js is source of truth
+- ✅ **Simplified startup** - Just calls initDatabase()
+- ✅ **Better logging** - Clear console output with checkmarks
+- ✅ **No schema detection** - Always uses correct structure
 
-### Migration Instructions (if not already done)
+#### Documentation
+- ✅ **DATABASE.md** - Complete schema reference
+- ✅ **Updated README** - Current features and setup
+- ✅ **Updated ROADMAP** - Accurate progress tracking
+- ✅ **Troubleshooting guide** - Common issues and solutions
 
-1. Run database migration:
-   ```bash
-   docker exec breedr node server/db/migrate_litter_id.js
-   ```
-   OR if running locally:
-   ```bash
-   node server/db/migrate_litter_id.js
-   ```
+### Migration Instructions
 
-2. Pull latest changes:
-   ```bash
-   git pull origin fix/dog-form-litter-ui
-   ```
+For **fresh installs**, the database will initialize correctly automatically.
 
-3. Restart the application:
-   ```bash
-   docker-compose restart
-   ```
-   OR
-   ```bash
-   npm run dev
-   ```
+For **existing installations**, you need to start fresh:
+
+```bash
+# Backup your data
+cp data/breedr.db data/breedr.db.backup
+
+# Delete old database
+rm data/breedr.db
+
+# Pull latest code
+git pull origin docs/clean-schema-and-roadmap-update
+
+# Restart application (creates clean database)
+docker-compose restart
+```
+
+**Note:** Parent relationship data cannot be automatically migrated due to schema change from columns to table. You'll need to re-enter parent relationships.
+
+---
+
+## Previous Releases
+
+### v0.3.1 - UI Fixes & Error Handling
+- Fixed blank screen issue on Add Dog modal
+- Improved parent selection layout
+- Added comprehensive error handling
+- Enhanced visual design with proper spacing
+
+### v0.3.0 - Litter Management & Interactive Pedigree
+- Added litter_id to dogs table
+- Implemented LitterForm component
+- Created PedigreeView with React-D3-Tree
+- Enhanced DogForm with dual parent selection
+- Fixed "no such column: sire" error
+- Added comprehensive documentation
+
+### v0.2.0 - Dog CRUD operations complete
+
+### v0.1.0 - Initial foundation with API and database
 
 ---
 
@@ -249,7 +282,7 @@
 
 ### Next Up (Priority)
 
-#### Option 1: Trial Pairing Simulator (Recommended) 🏆
+#### Option 1: Trial Pairing Simulator (Recommended) 🎯
 **Complexity:** Medium | **Impact:** High | **User Value:** Excellent
 
 **Why this is recommended:**
@@ -289,26 +322,7 @@
 
 ---
 
-#### Option 3: Enhanced Litter Features
-**Complexity:** Low-Medium | **Impact:** Medium | **User Value:** Good
-
-**Why consider this:**
-- Polish existing litter functionality
-- Improves user workflow
-- Quick wins
-
-**Tasks:**
-- Puppy batch addition (add multiple puppies at once)
-- Photo gallery per litter
-- Whelping countdown timer
-- Expected vs actual puppy count tracking
-- Litter statistics dashboard
-
-**Estimated Time:** 3-5 hours
-
----
-
-#### Option 4: Health Records System
+#### Option 3: Health Records System
 **Complexity:** Medium | **Impact:** High | **User Value:** Excellent
 
 **Why consider this:**
@@ -329,20 +343,17 @@
 
 ### Testing Needed
 - [x] Add/edit dog forms with litter selection
-- [x] Database migration execution
+- [x] Database schema initialization
 - [x] Pedigree tree rendering
 - [x] Zoom/pan controls
 - [x] UI layout fixes
 - [x] Error handling for API failures
+- [x] Parent relationship creation via parents table
 - [ ] Trial pairing simulator
 - [ ] Heat cycle tracking
-- [ ] Enhanced litter features
 - [ ] Health records
 
 ### Known Issues
-- ✅ Fixed: Blank screen when opening Add Dog modal
-- ✅ Fixed: Overlapping UI elements in parent selection
-- ✅ Fixed: Missing error handling for litters API
 - None currently
 
 ---
@@ -357,7 +368,13 @@
 
 ## Version History
 
-- **v0.3.1** (Current - March 9, 2026) - UI Fixes & Error Handling
+- **v0.4.0** (Current - March 9, 2026) - Clean Database Schema
+  - Complete database overhaul with clean normalized design
+  - Removed migrations, fresh init only
+  - Parents table for relationships
+  - Comprehensive documentation
+  
+- **v0.3.1** - UI Fixes & Error Handling
   - Fixed blank screen issue on Add Dog modal
   - Improved parent selection layout
   - Added comprehensive error handling