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• Breed standard (dogs) — A breed standard (also called bench standard) in animal fancy and animal husbandry is a set of guidelines which is used to insure that the animals produced by a breeding facility conform to the specifics of the breed. It is also used in… …   Wikipedia

• Selected breeds of light horses — ▪ Table Selected breeds of light horses name origin height (hands)* aptitude characteristics comments Akhal Teke Turkmenistan 14.2–16 riding, racing long neck carried almost perpendicular to body; long, slender legs; metallic, golden dun colour… …   Universalium

• Selected breeds of beef cattle — ▪ Table Selected breeds of beef cattle name distribution characteristics comments Angus, or Aberdeen Angus originally Scotland, now also U.S., U.K. hornless, black, compact, low set adapts well to varied climates Beefmaster developed 1908, Texas… …   Universalium

• Selected breeds of heavy horses — ▪ Table Selected breeds of heavy horses name origin height (hands)* aptitude characteristics comments Belgian (Belgian horse), also called Brabant Belgium 15.3–17 heavy draft, farm work broad and powerful; small, square head; short, heavy neck… …   Universalium

• Selected breeds of working dogs — ▪ Table Selected breeds of working dogs name origin height in inches* dogs (bitches) weight in pounds* dogs (bitches) characteristics comments Akita Japan 26–28 (24–26) 75–110 or more (same) large sized; massive, triangular head; curved tail… …   Universalium

• Selected Breeds of Sheep — ▪ Table Selected Breeds of Sheep Name Type of wool Distribution Characteristics Comments Black Faced Highland, also called Scottish Blackface carpet originally Scotland, now also U.S., Italy, Argentina black or mottled, horned stylish appearance… …   Universalium

• Selected breeds of hounds — ▪ Table Selected breeds of hounds name origin height in inches* dogs (bitches) weight in pounds* dogs (bitches) characteristics comments Afghan hound Afghanistan 27 (25) 60 (50) regal appearance; curved tail; straight, long coat celebrated show… …   Universalium

• Selected breeds of pigs — ▪ Table Selected breeds of pigs name use distribution characteristics comments Berkshire meat U.K., Japan, Australia, N.Z., South America medium sized; black with white feet, face, and tail tip raised for pork and bacon in different areas Duroc,… …   Universalium

• Selected shorthair breeds of cats — ▪ Table Selected shorthair breeds of cats name origin characteristics comments Abyssinian probably Egypt regal appearance; lithe body with long, slender legs resembles the sacred cat of ancient Egypt American Shorthair U.S. broad, muscular body;… …   Universalium

• Selected breeds of toy dogs — ▪ Table Selected breeds of toy dogs name origin height in inches* dogs (bitches) weight in pounds* dogs (bitches) characteristics comments Cavalier King Charles spaniel (English toy spaniel) England 12–13 (same) 13–18 (same) moderately long coat… …   Universalium

• Selected breeds of dairy cattle — ▪ Table Selected breeds of dairy cattle name distribution characteristics comments Ayrshire originally Scotland, now throughout temperate lands deep, fleshy body; red or brown with white hardy Brown Swiss originally Switzerland, now North and… …   Universalium