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ing about 15 14 hands high with head and ears of conspicu- 

 ous size, and possessing heavy bone. There is lack of style 

 and a sluggishness of action that has made unpopular the 

 introduction of the breed to America. These jacks are par- 

 ticularly valued in Spain for siring artillery mules. 

 The Poitou jack has been bred for centuries in western 



Fig. 104. — A Poitou Jack exhibited at Paris Horse Sliow. 

 has a remarkable coat of hair." 



"The Poitou 



France, near the Bay of Biscay. This is the largest and 

 most powerful of the breeds of asses. The prevailing color 

 is black with light points, though grays occasionally occur, 

 but are not registered in France. "While distinctly a draft 

 type, the Poitou does not stand especially high, probably 

 rarely exceeding 15 hands, but being rather low set, deep 

 bodied and very heavy of bone. The head is unusually 

 large, and the ears of great size. The neck is thick and 



