You may be thinking about the Barb of North Africa. It looks similar to the Arabian because it's an old branch of the Arabian that came out of the part of Africa.
The Barb is a northern Africa breed with great hardiness and stamina.
there was none, they evolved from fox-like creatures
No Arabian is not an od dog
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Arabian horses can live until they are 45 years old. PS:i love Arabian horses i have one The Arabian horse breed is the oldest breed in the world!
Does the name 'Arabian' not suggest an origin for that breed?
No.
The Arabian horse is believed to be the purest horse breed in the world. Because the Arabian does not have any recordable (or traceable) outside influences, it is said to be a "pure" breed. The Arabian though was used to influence many, many breeds of horses including common breeds such as the Thoroughbred.
Yes, but most people just call it a Arabian.
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There does not appear to be ,if any Arabian horse blood in the Rocky Mountain horse breed. however some of the foundation breeds may have had a little Arabian blood in them.
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