Studbook (Noun)
Meaning
Official record of the pedigree of purebred animals especially horses.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The breed association maintains a studbook to track the lineage of their registered animals and verify their pedigree.
- Dogs eligible for the studbook must have a documented ancestry that dates back at least three generations.
- The horse's owner submitted her breeding records to the association for inclusion in the official studbook.
- All progeny of recognized foundation stock are automatically entered into the studbook.
- In order to participate in shows, breeders must prove that their dogs are registered in the official studbook.