Pottok

Other Breeds

Keeshond   |   Palomino   |   Pig – Pot Bellied   |  

Alternative Name

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Basic Info

Height : 11 - 14.2 hh. Colours : Chestnut, bay, brown, skewbald, pinto. Identifying Features : Small head, straight profile except for small concavity between eyes, straight shoulders, long back, hard feet.

Health

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Habitat

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Behavior

Use : Saddle, harness. The Pottok is considered a tough animal with considerable endurance. They are an integral part of traditional Basque life. In the past they have been used primarily as pack animals and to work in the mines. Since the late 1970s, they came into demand as riding animals, particularly as children's mounts due to their calm disposition.

Origin

Spain

History

French native pony, still found semi-wild in the mountainous Basque area.

Common Foods

grass