The Breton is a popular breed to France in an area known as Brittany.
There were once three distinctive types , but today however only two types are recognised: the draft and the Postier .
Theses heavy draft horses are very large which is the result of having Boulonnais, Ardennes and Percheron ancestors.
These crosses produced a stronger, heavier horse.
The -Postier- being similar in size and more compact with cleaner limbs is the result of Boulonnais and Percheron crosses.
The -Postier- is said to be a lighter version of the Suffolk Punch with an energetic action.
The breed has a well-proportioned head of medium volume with a straight profile and a strong, short neck well-set into muscular withers.
The shoulder is long and sloping, the chest broad and muscular, the back is short and wide, and the croup sloping.
The legs are short and feathered, but powerful, with broad joints and well-formed hooves.
The height varies from 15hh to 16.3hh and typical colours are roans, chestnut, bay and grey.
The -Postier- is said to be a lighter version of the Suffolk Punch with an energetic action.
A large square head but well-proportioned of medium volume with a straight profile and a strong,thick crested short neck well-set into muscular withers.
The shoulder is broad, long and sloping, the chest broad and muscular, the back is short and wide, and the croup sloping.
The body and quarters are strong and well muscled along with the limbs.
The legs are short, but powerful, with broad joints and well-formed hooves.
The legs are feathered
The breed is used as a working animal and also for breeding.
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