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Specie

ISO3
LTU
Language
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Other name
Large Zemaitukai, Sustambinto Tipo Zemaitukai
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
Since 1990 the population of thoroughbred Large Zemaitukai horses has been decreasing in a major way, and now has come close to extinction.
Color comments
multi coloured: yellowish to dark brown or black
Wither height males
152
Wither height females
149
Weight males
561.00
Weight females
509.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1959
Domestication status
domestic
Description of origin
indigenous breed. Small Zemaitukai horses was crossed with trotter (mostly Orlov breed) and northern Swedish stallions.
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered