Albanian horse

The Albanian (Albanian: Kali Shqiptar) is the only indigenous horse breed in Albania. It is a small horse, and similar to other Balkan horses. Two types are distinguished, a mountain type and a lowland type, which may be called "Myzeqeja" after the lowland Myzeqeja region.: 11 : 433 

Albanian
Near Shishtavec, in Kukës County
Conservation statusFAO (2007): not at risk: 2 
Other namesAlbanian: Kali shqiptar
Country of originAlbania
Use
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    average 304 kg (670 lb)
  • Female:
    average 260 kg (570 lb)
Height
    • mountain type: 127–130 cm: 433  (12.2–12.3 hands)
    • Myzeqeja type: 132–142 cm: 433  (13–14 hands)
  • Male:
    average 140 cm (13.3 hands)
  • Female:
    average 136 cm (13.1 hands)
Colourdark colours or grey
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