{"id":510,"date":"2010-08-09T03:30:01","date_gmt":"2010-08-09T03:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theequinest.com\/breeds\/?p=510"},"modified":"2025-01-15T22:14:13","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T22:14:13","slug":"dosanko","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theequinest.com\/breeds\/dosanko","title":{"rendered":"Dosanko Horse"},"content":{"rendered":"

Intro<\/h3>\n

Also called Hokkaido Horse, the Dosanko comes from the Japanese island of Hokkaido. They are a revered breed in Japan and one of the most plentiful ancient Japanese pony breeds.
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Origins<\/h3>\n

Descendant from the first horses brought to Hokkaido island by Korean fisherman sometime in the 15th century, they were at some point given an injection of Mongolian<\/a> blood as well. This is one of Japan’s few native breeds. <\/p>\n

The Donsanko evolved over centuries, adapting to harsh winters and tough terrain and is now a stout animal known for their hardy constitution. In 1979 a pedigree book was established for the breed, as of 2008 the DAD-IS has their numbers at 1254 animals. <\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Average height 13 – 13.2 hands
\nRemarkably strong for their size<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Head is plain and clearly of Mongolian influence
\nLegs are slender and light with silky feathering<\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n

Most commonly roan<\/a>, but found in most solid colors<\/a><\/p>\n

Temperament<\/h3>\n

Willing temperament<\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Farm work in mountainous regions
\nMilitary pack animals
\nHeavy transport
\nPleasure mount<\/p>\n

More Images<\/h3>\n
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Video<\/h3>\n