German Shepherd Dog

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The German Shepherd Dog is a breed of medium to large-sized working dog that originated in Germany.

#   They are intelligent and capable working dogs. Their devotion and courage are unmatched.

#   These dogs are amazingly versatile, excelling at most anything they're trained to do.

#   This training includes : guide and assistance work for the handicapped, police and military service, herding, search and rescue, drug detention, competitive obedience and faithful companion.

#   This dog is also known as the "Alsatian" in Great Britain. It is among the top 10 most popular dog breeds in the U.S. and (probably) one of the world's most recognized breeds.

#   German Shepherd Dogs can stand at 26in at the shoulder.

#   These dogs stand in the front rank of canine royalty.

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The Shire Horse

THE SHIRE HORSE

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The Shire Horse is a British draught horse.

#   It is believed to have descended from "The Great War Horse", which was a popular war mount from the Middle Ages.

#   The Shire horse is a willing and kind riding mount.

#   This breed is usually 17-17.3 hands. The tallest horse is a Shire called Duke who stands at 19.3 hands. The largest Shire was born in 1848, was called Mammoth and was 21.2 hands.

#   This breed was bred for a couple of hundred years to pull heavy loads, and it is a 'gentle giant', calm, friendly, with an even temperament.

#   The Shire Horse is intelligent, steady, sensitive and eager to please.

#   Some small farms have gone back to horse power, as horses are more environmentally sustainable.

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The Fresian

THE FRESIAN

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Fresians are graceful and nimble for their size.

#   The breed originates in Friesland, in the Netherlands, from where it gets its name.

#   The Fresian is very versatile and can be used in riding for pleasure and in competition and for light farm work, as the Fresian resembles that of a light draught horse.

#   This breed is 15-17 hands (60-68in / 152-173cm).

#   The Fresian can live up to 16 years of age.

#   This breed is smart and gentle and best suited to people with experience with horses. It is also versatile and willing to be trained.

#   The Fresian Horse is cold-blooded.

#   The Fresian is also known as the "Belgian Black."

#   This is a arae and beautiful breed of horse.

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The Clydesdale

THE CLYDESDALE

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The Clydesdale is a Scottish breed of draught horse.

#   This breed was originally used for agriculture, hauling coal on Lanarkshire and heavy hauling in Glasgow.

#   The Clydesdale is a spirited and intelligent horse. It can be tender and gentle-hearted.

#   These horses are good riding horses, and have been ridden throughout history.

#   The Clydesdale can reach up to speeds of 20mph.

#   Adult Clydesdales are 6 feet tall at the shoulder and (usually) weigh 1,600-2,200 pounds and live up 20-25 years of age.

#   A Clydesdale measures 17-19 hands (1.7-1.9m / 5.7-6.3ft).

#   This breed has a straight nose, big ears and small-arched long neck. It's well defined withers and short back makes it a powerful workhorse.

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The Appaloosa

THE APPALOOSA

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The Appaloosa is an American horse breed best known for its colourful spotted coat pattern.

#   This breed is independent, intelligent and courageous.

#   The Appaloosa Horse stands 14-16 hands (56-64in / 142-163cm).

#   Today, the Appaloosa Horse is one of the most popular breeds in the United States. It was named the official state horse of Idaho in 1975.

#   This horse can weigh from 950-1,250 pounds (430-570kg).

#   The coat colour of an Appaloosa Horse is a combination of a base colour with an overlaid spotting pattern. The base colours are bay, black, chestnut, palomino, roan, gray and dun.

#   From 1938-2007 more than 670,000 Appaloosas were registered.

#   This breed is considered one of the best riding horses.

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American Quarter Horse

AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE

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Some have been clocked at speeds up to 55mph.

#   this breed excels at sprinting short distances. Its name is derived from its ability to outrun other horse breeds in races of a quarter mile or less.

#   Its good-natured disposition and natural cow-sense made the American Quarter Horse a favourite mount among cowboys (during the open- range era of the west).

#   Modern American Quarter Horses are short and stocky, with heavy muscular development, short, wide heads and deep, broad chests. 

#   Their colours are variable but all are solid.

#   The height of mature horses vary from 14.3-16 hands (57-64in / 145-163cm).

#   These horses have a calm and cooperative temperament.

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The Thoroughbred

THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE

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The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing.

#   This is a hot-blooded breed.

#   Thoroughbreds are known for their agility, speed ans spirit.

#   These horses are highly intelligent, and have a strong work ethic. They are bold and have spirited personalities and are suitable for experienced riders.

#   this breed was developed in England for racing and jumping.

#   Thoroughbreds are 16 hands high (64in / 163cm) and weight about 1,000 pounds (450kg) at maturity. 

#   This breed is usually bay, chestnut, brown, black and gray.

#   Thoroughbreds are a 'Specific' breed.

#   Grade Thoroughbreds may be used as hunters, polo ponies, stock horses or riding horses, depending on their training.

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