Altm\u00e4rkische Kaltblut (cold blood) is a medium sized draft breed that comes from Saxony-Anhalt in Germany. They are considered to be incredibly quiet and have a pleasant in character.
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The breed began in the 19th century with a foundation stock of Percheron<\/a>, Belgian<\/a> and Shire<\/a> animals. The result was a versatile, genial animal with a good work ethic, gaining them instant recognition. The Altm\u00e4rkische Kaltblut thrived until the early 20th century brought war, which took its toll on many draft breeds of Europe. <\/p>\n Today this breed is very rare, with a remaining population of 120 mares and 20 stallions keeping the gene pool alive. There is an attempt to revive the breed using Belgian stallions that fit the characteristic performance phenotype.<\/p>\n While they are not listed in the DAD-IS, the German Federal Office for Agriculture and Food<\/a> lists their numbers as of 2002 at 125 mares and 17 stallions.<\/p>\n Average height 15.2 – 16.1 hands<\/p>\n Striking head with straight profile and large eyes All solid colors<\/a><\/p>\n Quiet & kind Agriculture Federal Office for Agriculture and Food<\/a><\/p>\nModern Altm\u00e4rkisches Kaltblut<\/h3>\n
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\nStrong, well-positioned neck
\nBack is medium length and strong
\nChest is deep with sloping shoulder
\nCroup is long and muscular
\nTail is high set and wavy
\nHooves are large and hard<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
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\nCalm & willing<\/p>\nUse<\/h3>\n
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