stud book
noun
variants
or studbook
plural stud books or studbooks
: an official record (as in a book) of the pedigree of purebred animals (such as horses or dogs)
also
: a record of the lineage of a wild animal bred in captivity (as at a zoo)
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“Stud book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stud%20book. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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