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uniformly than in any other breed, are the characters by 

 which German Coachers are distinguished from represent- 

 atives of the other heavy harness breeds. 



There is a marked tendency for them to be gross and 

 lymphatic. A drafty form, coarse head and neck, rough 



FIG. 78. A German Coach stallion. 



joints, a sluggish disposition and inability to step either 

 high or reasonably fast are features which judges of this 

 breed of horses should discriminate against. 



176. The Standardbred. Created at the instance of 



