Albanian horse
The Albanian is the only indigenous horse breed in Albania. It is a small horse, and similar to other Balkan horses.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Albania |
| Recognised use | packhorse and animal-powered transport |
| Classification | Albanian breed of horse |
| Wikidata id | Q1663342 |
The Albanian is the only indigenous horse breed in Albania. It is a small horse, and similar to other Balkan horses. Two types are distinguished, a mountain type and a lowland type, which may be called "Myzeqeja" after the lowland Myzeqeja region.
It originates in Albania and is recognised for packhorse and animal-powered transport. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q1663342.
Sources: Wikidata (Q1663342) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)