Schleswig cold blooded

Name: Schleswig cold blooded
Origin: Germany
Height: 155 - 160 cm
Colour: russet
Category: Cold blooded

History of the breed Schleswig Schnauzer

This breed originated in the 19th century in the Schleswig-Holstein region. Its ancestors were Jute horses that interbred with Danish Warmbloods, Yorkshire Carriage Horses and English Thoroughbreds. Since the mid-20th century, selective breeding has begun using the Suffolk stallion Oppenheim LXII. Later they were also bred with Boulogne and Breton cold blooded horses. He gained great popularity and even pulled trams and buses in German cities. Today, however, it is on the verge of extinction, with only about 10 purebred stallions registered.

Physique of the Schleswig Coldblood

The head is attractive, noble, the neck is strong, muscular with a pronounced crest. The chest is deep, the back longer and firm. The rear is sloping and muscular with a low set tail. The limbs are shorter, strong, with strong joints and shorter rows. The hooves are large and hard. The coat is exclusively pure, measuring 155-160 cm at the withers.

Use of the breed Schleswig Cold Blooded

It was formerly a popular workhorse in both agriculture and cities. Today it has lost its importance and is on the verge of extinction.

The nature of the Schleswig Coldblood breed

The Schleswig Coldblood is a hardworking, willing horse with a good temperament. It is friendly, gentle, but also energetic, strong and persistent.