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All draft breeds tend to be very gentle and kind, but it really varies from individual horse to horse. If you want a gentle draft horse, get a middle-aged (mid to late teens) gelding, as they are usually more calm than mares or young stallions/geldings
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Is there a List of horse breeds that are considered gentle giants?
Most draft horse breeds fit the bill of 'gentle giants'. However each horse will have it's own individual personality and quirks, which can be adjusted with training to a certain degree. Just because a breed is listed a gentle or calm does not mean that all horses of that breed are that way.
What horse breed is most rare?
American Cream Draft
Is a Quarter horse always gentle?
Like people, horses have many different personalities. This does not always depend on what breed it is. People are always saying how big, draft horses are gentle, yet they can be fiery. Same goes with Quarter horses! :)
What breed of dog is considered the gentle giant?
newfoundlands are considered by most to be one of the gentlest breeds.
What is a draft breed?
A draft breed is any breed of horse with a certain type of conformation that is conducive to heavy pulling power. Examples would be Shires, Brabants, and Percheron's. They can typically range in height from 13.2 hands and up, but most draft breeds start at 16 hands. They typically are heavy boned and 'bulky' in appearance. Draft breeds are called 'coldbloods' due to their slow and docile nature.
Breed of horse for pulling heavy loads?
Most draft horses can pull heavy loads. Clydesdales, Belgiums, Percherons, Shires etc are draft horses.
Where does the Percheron originate from?
Percheron is the breed, the type is draft.
What is the breed of horse between clydsdale and standard?
A Clydsdale is one breed of Draft horse. If you breed a draft horse ro a regular horse, you get what is commonly called a "warmblood", which are heavier than regular horses, but lighter than draft horses.
What breed of horse eats the most?
Large draft breeds, because of their size. Particuarly the ones in heavy work.
What is a percheran horse?
A Percheron is a breed of draft horses.
What are the types of shire horses?
The Shire is a draft breed.
Despite your name your breed is actually quite gentle and easy going what breed are you?
Furioso - Crooked boxer
