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Breed

Last Updated: March 01, 2011

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Breed is a group of horses with similar unique characteristics that can be passed to the offspring. Different breed associations have chosen to emphasise different characteristics, which results in each breed having its own breed character.

In other animals: A relatively homogenous group of animals within a species developed and maintained by humans.

For more information, see What Is a Horse Breed?, Pony Breed, Light Horse Breed, Sport Horse Breed, and Draft Horse Breed.

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