Schleswiger Heavy Draft

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Basic Info

The Schleswiger Heavy Draft is of middle size and weight. It stands at approximately 154 - 162 cm. The stallions are on average, bigger than the mares. The legs are strong and dry, lightly feathered. The round hooves are of good quality. The back should be short and well muscled. The head is short and straight with a broad forehead. The neck should be well proportioned. The Schleswiger is usually chestnut colored, although black, grey and bay occur.

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Behavior

The Schleswiger is an excellent mover with an astounding walk and trot. The Schleswiger has a good placid character and is very willing to learn. They are versatile, agile and of great endurance,and are easy to keep. Feeding problems are virtually unknown to this breed. Nowadays they are mainly used for pulling covered wagons and for pleasure purposes. Also used in farming , timber hauling and in nurseries, these are popular places to find them.

Origin

Germany

History

The Schleswiger Heavy Draft originates from the north of Germany. It is of middle size and weight and was influenced by the introduction of the Jutland Heavy Draft and other heavy horse breeds. Until the sixties the Schleswiger served as a working horse. Nowadays it is on the list of the endangered domestic animal breeds from the society for the protection of old domestic animal breeds. Since the beginning of the 20th Century the Schleswiger was mainly used as a working horse in farming and hauling timber, as well as pulling omnibuses, in industry for military usage and as brewery horses. The breed is found predominantly in the most northern state of Germany, Schleswig Holstein, at the same time a certain amount are to be found in Lower Saxony. Single animals have been sold to other German states.

Common Foods

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