Breton horse
The Trait Breton is a French breed of draught horse. It originated in Brittany, in north-west France, from cross-breeding of local horses with various other breeds.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | France |
| Recognised use | horse meat and animal-powered transport |
| Classification | horse breed |
| Wikidata id | Q514553 |
The Trait Breton is a French breed of draught horse. It originated in Brittany, in north-west France, from cross-breeding of local horses with various other breeds. It is strong and muscular, and often has a chestnut coat.
It originates in France and is recognised for horse meat and animal-powered transport. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q514553.
Sources: Wikidata (Q514553) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)