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The Pottok or Pottoka ( or , ), is an endangered, semi-feral breed of pony native to the Pyrenees of the Basque Country in France and Spain.

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Horse breed.name
Pottok
Horse breed.image
Pootok arra Orbelaunen.JPG
Horse breed.image2
File:Pottok SDA2010.JPG
Horse breed.image_caption
Pottoka in the Pagoeta Nature Reserve.
Horse breed.features
small, large head, heavy winter coat
Horse breed.country
Basque Country
Horse breed.group1
Les Haras Nationaux (France)
Horse breed.std1
http://www.pottok.net/docs/studbook.pdf
Horse breed.group2
Ingurumen, Lurralde Plangintza, Nekazaritza Eta Arrantza Saila; Departamento de Medio Ambiente, Planificación Territorial, Agricultura y Pesca
Horse breed.std2
http://www.pottoka.info/files/REGLAMENTACION_ESPECIFICA_DE_LA_RAZA_POTTOKA.pdf
Horse breed.group3
Schweizerischer Verband für Ponys und Kleinpferde; Fédération Suisse des Poneys et Petits Chevaux
Horse breed.std3
http://www.svpk.ch/deutsch/html/zucht/rassen/pottok_a.html

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13 sections
Contents
  • Etymology
  • Origins
  • Habitat
  • Characteristics
  • Behavior
  • Cross-breeding
  • Use
  • Conservation
  • Studbooks
  • Pottoks in popular culture
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

The Pottok or Pottoka ( or , ), is an endangered, semi-feral breed of pony native to the Pyrenees of the Basque Country in France and Spain.

It is considered an ancient breed of horse, particularly well adapted to the harsh mountain areas it traditionally inhabits.

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