Rasse
Gray powerhouse of France

Percheron: Le Perche's Powerful French Draft Horse

Colours
alle Farben, meist Schimmel
Origin
France
Height
150–210 cm
Best for
Draft work, forestry, carriages, leisure riding

About the Percheron

The Percheron is a tall, clean-limbed French draft breed standing 150–165 cm, most commonly gray or black. Its docile temperament and powerful build suit draft work, forestry, carriage driving, and leisure riding alike. Bred in Le Perche, France, it carries a long working history stretching back to the 19th century, when its first studbook was established.

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Profile: Percheron

All figures are editorial reference values.
Colours
alle Farben, meist Schimmel
Origin
Le Perche, France
Height
150–165 cm
Best for
Draft work, forestry, carriages, leisure riding, horse meat
Studbook since
19th century (Augeron studbook); merged back in 1960s
Population
Not specified in sources
Risk status
Not at risk

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