Shire
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Transboundary name
Shire
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Specific reproductive characteristic
Approximately 70% live birth rate.
Color comments
Black, Bay, Grey
Wither height males
184
Wither height females
172.5
Weight males
960.00
Weight females
910.00
Other specific visible traits
Feather on legs
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1901
Description of origin
Breed originated in England.
Import
The first stud,
Location within country
Farmer's Glory
Local cryo conservation status
was foaled in England in 1848 and imported into Canada.
Local Risk
Breed found across Canada.
Detailed local risk status
No Information
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Extinct
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Extinct
Shetland Pony
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Transboundary name
Shetland Pony
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Quarter Horse
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Quarter Horse
Other name
Cold Deck, Copper Bottom, Kentucky Whip, Printer, Rondo, Shilo, Steeldust, Billie
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
Very hardy and easy keeper in the diverse Canadian environment. Well suited to all of Canada's southern environments on native pastures and locally grown forage
Specific resistance or tolerance
Easy keepers and quite hardy.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Average fertility although generally horses tend to be less fertile than other domestic animals. Industry wide conception rate is probably 60 - 70%
Special characteristic of product
Very quiet disposition and very trainable. Stock horse is the most common characteristic
Other special qualities
Quarter horses tend to have a very good disposition, are very calm, and very trainable
Reference for special qualities
Wayne Burwash-Canadian Quarter Horse Association.
Color comments
Many colours including bay, black chestnut, sorrel, palomino, etc.
Wither height males
155
Wither height females
155
Weight males
550.00
Weight females
500.00
Other specific visible traits
Pretty horses that are quite muscular. Mostly stock horse type.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1940
Description of origin
Working ranch horses that were very fast at a 1/4 mile.
Year of origin
1940
Import
First registered Quarter Horses brought to Canada from the USA in 1950. The first recorded Quarter Horses brought into Canada were stallions.
Location within country
Alberta
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Percheron
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Transboundary name
Percheron
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
Percherons are very adaptable to all environments.
Specific resistance or tolerance
Good natured, easy to train.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Easy to breed and foal
Special characteristic of product
Good strong neck and jaw. Refined ears and an attractive head. Percherons generally have a nice head, good legs and a good feet, well proportioned body.
Other special qualities
People oriented and are known to be
Reference for special qualities
gentle giants
Efabis genetic features
. Very versatile
Efabis environmental role
Canadian Percheron Association
Efabis skin colour
Black, Grey, Brown, Sorrels, roans.
Weight males
180.00
Weight females
180.00
Other specific visible traits
1800
Herdbook
1800
Herdbook established
Good feet, clean action, good muscles in the lower thigh.
Domestication status
y
Taxonomic classification
1912 (Canada)
Import
The Percheron horse originated in France.
Local cryo conservation status
Imported into Canada in the early 1900's. First foals registered and recorded was 1905 (born in Canada).
Local Risk
Found across Canada.
Detailed local risk status
No Information
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Peruvian
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Transboundary name
Peruvian Paso
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Critical
Paso Fino
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Transboundary name
Paso Fino
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Critical
Palomino
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Transboundary name
Palomino
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Endangered
Paint
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Transboundary name
American Paint
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Noriker
Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
EN
Transboundary name
Noric
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
