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Origins<\/h3>\n
The origins of this breed are uncertain, although some sources say that their ancestors were the Burgandy horse, a heavy breed ridden by knights of the Middle Ages. Breeding of the modern Auxois began in the 19th century in the Cote d’Or and Yonne regions of France. The foundation animals were Percheron<\/a>, Ardennes<\/a>, Boulonnais<\/a> and Northern Ardennais. <\/p>\n After the World Wars, with mechanization on the rise, the Auxois numbers declined significantly. In fact their numbers became so low that purebred Ardennais blood was added to limit inbreeding in the breeding stock. Bred for their extreme size, this breed didn’t take hold in other countries due to the enormous amount of food they required. They are still bred in France, largely to supply the meat industry. Although, their numbers remain dangerously low today.<\/p>\n Average height 15.2 – 16.2 hands Head is short with a wide forehead and small ears chestnut<\/a> | bay<\/a> | roan<\/a><\/p>\n Calm and gentle<\/p>\n AgricultureFeatures<\/h3>\n
\nStrong with great endurance<\/p>\nPhysique<\/h3>\n
\nNeck is muscular and well-set
\nBody is massive with wide chest and a short back
\nLimbs are hardy and slender for their size with little feather<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
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