Almost all of the Latin American countries have developed their own strain of the well-loved Criollo<\/a>. The term is used for both animals and people to describe those of Spanish ancestry but native to the Americas. All native horse breeds of the Americas have a foundation in European imports, mostly Iberian. From the stately Lusitano<\/a> to the smooth-riding Jennet<\/a>, those bloodlines have given rise to dozens if not hundreds of different breeds and types. Among the more popular breeds is the Criollo, or in the case of Paraguay, the feminized Criolla (according to the DAD-IS). <\/p>\n This handsome and sturdy breed has developed different characteristics in each of the countries that breed them. Bred for local needs and adapted to each climate. Unfortunately the strain produced in Paraguay is endangered and according to the DAD-IS as of 2023 there were 497 left.<\/p>\n Average height 13.3 \u2013 15.1 hands<\/p>\n Head is short with broad forehead and sometimes convex profile
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Features<\/h3>\n
Physique<\/h3>\n
\nEyes are alert, ears are small and pointed
\nNeck is muscular and slightly crested
\nBack is large and strong
\nLegs are short, solid and strong<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n