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In quality the breed does not exhibit as much smoothness 

 or finish as desirable. The hair and bone have an inclination 

 to be coarse and the joints somewhat large and meaty. 

 The temperament is very good, although too much grossness 

 and sluggishness are exhibited in some specimens of the 



Fig. 46. — German Ooach stallion. 



breed. Conformation with less draftiness and more refine- 

 ment in the features throughout would be desirable attributes. 

 The action is not as high or as flashy as in the other recognized 

 coach breeds. Often not enough speed is exhibited to give 

 a harmonious, pleasing, well-balanced action, which is so 

 much desired. 



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