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Clydesdales, Percherons, Belgians, Suffolks and the largest breed of horse, the Shire, all belong to the draft horse group. Draft horses are gentle giants that are employed to pull heavily loaded plows or carts. The Shire originated in England and was developed in the 1800s. The massive horse stands between 5 and 6 feet tall, and a Shire stallion can weigh more than 2,000 pounds. Like the Clydesdale, the Shireâs legs display long, feathered hair. Shire horses come in bay, roan, black, chestnut, gray or brown with white markings. The Shire has a mellow disposition and is less active than some other horse breeds. Shire horses still are used for draft work.
Additional Facts and Other Important Details. The Shire horse is a kind of draft horse with legs covered with white long hairs. It has a broad back, dense rounded body and muscular build. Furthermore, it is known for its dense bones, long legs as well as powerful hindquarters. In the United Kingdom, the Shire Horse Society is responsible for setting the standards for this breed. In the United States, there is the American Shire Horse Association. This kind of horse comes in three major colors, namely gray, brown and black. Based on the standards set for this particular breed of horse, it must have widely spaced eyes, a Roman nose as well as a long head.