Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Transboundary name
Belgian Draft
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
Grow and shed heavy coats, a good size and texture hoof.
Specific resistance or tolerance
Through the Canadian Belgian Horse Assoc. and its members, the genetic disease called Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa (JEB) was researched, detected and an ongoing test using DNA markers is reducing the disease significantly.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Good mothering ability, calm disposition, able to constantly produce one offspring per year.
Special characteristic of product
Belgian horses due to their strong build, strength, calm disposition, and willing to work and please attitude make them capable of handling different jobs.
Other special qualities
Strength and size. Capable of consistently producing one offspring per year while working.
Color comments
Sorrel (red, light, dark), Blonde, Roan, Bay, Chestnut
Wither height males
178
Wither height females
173
Weight males
862.00
Weight females
816.00
Other specific visible traits
White on face, white or light mane & tail. Strong build and body.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1920
Description of origin
Imported from Belgium and US
Year of origin
1907
Import
Belgians were imported to North America from Belgium in the early 1900's Currently Belgian Horses are imported and exported within North America between Canada and the US.
Location within country
Breed found across Canada.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
