Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Transboundary name
Fjord
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
Adapted well to northern climates, sure footed.Can survive on very little feed.
Specific resistance or tolerance
Survives on minimal feed.
Special characteristic of product
Small structure, heavy load bearing.
Other special qualities
Used as therapeutic horses. Gentle, quiet and like to be with people. Intelligent, compact and strong
Color comments
Dun- brown dun, red dun, grey dun, white dun, yellow dun.
Weight males
476.00
Weight females
476.00
Other specific visible traits
Small stature with a heavy build. Feathering on legs, dorsal stripe and stripe on legs. Manes grow straight up with black between 2 white stripes. Dorsal stripes.
Herdbook
n
Herdbook established
1977
Description of origin
Norwegian mountains
Import
1950's the first Fjord horses were shipped to Canada.
Location within country
Located in all provinces with the exception of Newfoundland, Yukon, Northwest Territories.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
