Comtois horse
Sign in to saveThe Comtois () is a draft horse that originated in the Jura Mountains on the border between France and Switzerland.
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- Instance of
- horse breed
- Subclass of
- draft horse
- Population
- 75900
- Country of origin
- France
- Mass
- 700
- Image
- Jument comtoise.jpg
- Height
- 1.55
- Has use
- animal-powered transport
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The Comtois () is a draft horse that originated in the Jura Mountains on the border between France and Switzerland.
== Characteristics == The Comtois is a light draft horse, with a large head, straight neck, stocky and powerful body and deep girth. They have long, straight backs and short, strong legs with a little feathering and muscular hindquarters. The Comtois sometimes shows a tendency towards sickle hocks. These horses are generally bay silver, but they can also be black silver, bay, black, and chestnut. They usually stand high and weigh .
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