1. official records of the pedigrees of purebred animals, especially horses

Examples

• The Arabian horse studbooks contain detailed genealogical information dating back centuries.
• Breeders must register their animals in the appropriate studbooks to maintain pedigree status.
• The kennel club maintains studbooks for all recognized dog breeds.
• Only horses listed in official studbooks are eligible for certain competitions.
• The studbooks help prevent inbreeding by tracking family lines.
• Digital studbooks have made it easier to research animal lineages.