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DRAFT TYPE BELGIAN. 



weighty draft horse is used largely in the cities to haul 

 heavy loads, while the lighter ones are used to a large 

 extent on the farms. The following are the four prin- 

 cipal breeds of draft horses seen in America : 



fPercheron Developed in France. 



Breeds of Draft Horses. J Belgian Developed in Belgium. 



I Clydesdale .... Developed in Scotland. 

 IShire Developed in England. 



Percheron. The Percheron is a deep-bodied, short- 

 legged, massive type of draft horse. Usually the col- 

 ors are light or dark gray, although black is common, 

 and brown sometimes occurs. The Percheron is a 

 popular draft breed in the Western States. 



Belgian. This breed of draft horse resembles the 

 Percheron, though the Belgians are more blocky of 

 body, and the legs are shorter. The colors are roan, 



