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American Belgian Draft

The American Belgian Draft is an American breed of draft horse. It derives from the draft horses of Belgium but, as a result of isolation and different selective breeding, became genetically distinct from them in the early part of the twentieth century.

Breed facts

TypeHorse breed
OriginUnited States
ClassificationAmerican breed of draft horse
Wikidata idQ114245734

The American Belgian Draft is an American breed of draft horse. It derives from the draft horses of Belgium but, as a result of isolation and different selective breeding, became genetically distinct from them in the early part of the twentieth century. It is generally taller and less heavily built, and has a very different distribution of coat colors.

It originates in United States. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q114245734.

Sources: Wikidata (Q114245734) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)