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strong, lean legs. They at one time were much in de- 
mand for carriage and also for work horses. 
10. The Percheron. 
—There are several 
races of heavy horses 
in France, representa- 
tives of which have 
been imported to this 
country. The most 
popular of the heavy 
draft breeds of France 
is the group that takes 
the name from the 
Perche region between 
Normandy and the river Maine. The Percheron has a 
broad head, short and thick neck, with a heavy double 
mane, the withers low, the chest broad, cleft and pend- 
ant, the legs short and strong. These horses are espe- 
cially suited to draw, at a rather quick pace, moderately 
heavy loads, such as carts, trucks and farm tools and 
implements. Their docility, ease of acclimating and quick 
movement have made them the most popular draft breed 
in the United States. There is a constant demand for 
these horses. 
CLEVELAND Bay 
The French breeders have 
co-operated with great care in 
endeavor to develop this breed 
to still greater size. These 
horses are massive, heavily mus- 
cled and stand 16 hands or more 
high. They weigh from 1,600 to 
2,100 pounds. Up to recent 
years gray was the character- 
istic color, but black is now more 
in fashion. Bays and roans are 
not uncommon, and occasionally 
a bay or chestnut is seen. The PERCHERON 
