Metadata

Conservation Status

Extinct

Last Record

The late 18th century

Place of Breeding

New England, eastern Canada

Synonym

Canadian Heavy Draft

Extinction Reason

Crossbreeding with the imported Shires or Clydesdales

References

Dutson, J. (2012). Storey’s Illustrated Guide to 96 Horse Breeds of North America. North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing, LLC.

FAO. (1997). 2.2. RAZAS DESAPARECIDAS. Lista Mundial de Vigilancia para la Diversidad de los Animales Domésticos. (2a ÉDICIÓN). https://www.fao.org/4/V8300S/v8300s0s.htm (in French)

Wikimedia Foundation. (2024, October 24). Canadian horse. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_horse