stud book

Noun

Meaning

stud book (plural stud books)

In livestock breeding, a written record of the genealogy of animals.

stud-book (plural stud-books)

Alternative form of stud book

Alternative names

stud-book

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Examples

For the purposes of this page, if a breed registry or stud book classifies the breed as a horse, it is listed here as a horse, even if some representatives are pony-sized or have some pony characteristics. Source: Internet

For example, a registered Thoroughbred or Arabian must have two registered parents of the same breed. citation citation Other breeds have a partially closed stud book but still allow certain infusions from other breeds. Source: Internet

In 1990, the AKC stud book was reopened to 14 new imports at the request of the Basenji Club of America. Source: Internet

Wiggins Great American Speedhorse p. 166 "Appendix" and "Foundation" horses Since the American Quarter Horse formally established itself as a breed, the AQHA stud book has remained open to additional Thoroughbred blood via a performance standard. Source: Internet

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