Welcome to the new and improved breeds section, have a look around and meet a breed or two.

Grand Noir du Berry Donkey

Grand Noir du Berry Donkey

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Origins

The original origins of this breed are speculated but unknown. However, today the Grand Noir du Berry comes from the French area of Berry and were used for working fields & vineyards as well as general transportation. These donkeys were selectively bred robust enough to meet the specific needs of the people of Berry.
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Exmoor Pony

Exmoor Pony

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Intro

A breed of great antiquity, the Exmoor is one of the few breeds that looks very much the same today as they always have. They are believed to be the oldest pure descendants of the ponies that inhabited Britain some 100,000 years ago.
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Belgian Draft Horse

Belgian Draft Horse

Intro

Also known as the Belgian Heavy Horse, Brabançon or Brabant, the Belgian Draft is not only one of the strongest draft breeds, but this breed has also held the world record for the tallest & the largest horses in the world.
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American Mammoth Jack

American Mammoth Jack

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Intro

The world’s largest breed of ass, the American Mammoth Jack stock was developed in the US through the selective cross breeding of imported European stock with local Native American & Mexican animals.
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