No. Selle Francais were only developed about 50 years ago, some time in the 1950's to the 1960's.
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Cheval de Selle Francais was not a separate breed of saddle horses until 1958.
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The French started breeding their Norman warhorses with English TBs and Norfolk Trotters (now extinct) in the 19th century. These breeds added finesse and speed to the previously heavier Norman breeds. They ended up with the Anglo-Norm, which was the prototype for the Selle Francais. In 1958 the Selle Francais was recognised as a breed and the first studbook was opened in 1965.
I only know for a fact that the Arabian Horse is the oldest breed of horse there is. The Norwegian Fjord is pretty old too as it is closely related to the Prezwaki's Wild Horse. I've never heard of the Selle Francais, but I think the Akhal Teke is older than most.
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The Arabian is indeed an old breed, it is considered the founder of all modern horse breeds. Its breeding lines were greatly revered on the European continent, and they were shipped all over to improve native breeds. As the Europeans brought horses over to the New World, most of them were of Arabian descent, spreading the blood through the Americas. So, yes, the Arabian is considered a very old, if not ancient, founding breed. The Arabian is indeed an old breed, it is considered the founder of all modern horse breeds. Its breeding lines were greatly revered on the European continent, and they were shipped all over to improve native breeds. As the Europeans brought horses over to the New World, most of them were of Arabian descent, spreading the blood through the Americas. So, yes, the Arabian is considered a very old, if not ancient, founding breed.
Generally with small breed dogs they are considered adults from 1 - 8 years of age. At 8, they're considered geriatric.
With the Old Breed was created in 1981.