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Losino Horse: Spanish Breed from Valle de Losa
- Animal
- Horse
- Origin
- Spain
The Losino horse, also called Caballo Losino or Caballo de Raza Losina, comes from the Valle de Losa in Burgos, northern Spain. It is one of three horse breeds indigenous to the Iberian Peninsula. Its breeding developed at elevations from 600 to 1,450 meters under a hard climate, and Spain lists it among autochthonous breeds in danger of extinction.
What the Losino horse is
The Losino horse is a breed from the Valle de Losa, in Burgos province, Castile and León, northern Spain. It is also known as the Caballo Losino or Caballo de Raza Losina.
Among Iberian horses, it is one of three breeds considered indigenous to the peninsula. See horse breeds from Spain for other Spanish breeds.
Where it began
Losino horses originated in Spain, specifically the Valle de Losa. Breeding took place at elevations from 600 to 1,450 meters.
The breed developed in adverse conditions associated with a hard climate.
What stands out
The Losino has a clearly defined regional origin in Burgos and a documented place among Iberian indigenous breeds.
Its history is tied to breeding in the Valle de Losa, across elevations reaching 1,450 meters.
Important context
Spain's Catálogo Official de Razas de Ganado lists the Losino among autochthonous breeds in danger of extinction.
Price
No purchase price or pricing plan is provided for the Losino horse in this profile.
Who should look elsewhere
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Verdict
The Losino is a Spanish breed with a specific home in the Valle de Losa and a history shaped by difficult mountain conditions. It is one of three breeds indigenous to the Iberian Peninsula.
Spain's endangered-breed listing is central to understanding its current context. Choose it for its documented regional identity, but seek additional breed information if size, lifespan, or purpose will guide your decision.
What stands out
- Distinct origin in Valle de Losa, Burgos, Spain
- One of three breeds indigenous to the Iberian Peninsula
- Breeding history linked to elevations of 600–1,450 meters
- Recognized in Spain's official livestock breed catalog
Worth knowing
- Listed in Spain as an autochthonous breed in danger of extinction
- The provided facts do not state height, weight, or lifespan
- The provided facts do not state what work the breed was developed to do
Suits
- Readers tracing Spanish and Iberian horse origins
- People interested in a breed tied to the Valle de Losa
Think twice if
- You need confirmed size, lifespan, or working-purpose details before choosing
- You want a breed profile with pricing information
In short
The Losino is a Spanish breed from the Valle de Losa, with development tied to a hard climate and elevations from 600 to 1,450 meters. It is one of three breeds indigenous to the Iberian Peninsula. Spain lists it as an autochthonous breed in danger of extinction. This profile does not establish size, lifespan, or a working role, so those points remain open when comparing it with other horses.
Questions
Where does the Losino horse come from?
It comes from the Valle de Losa in Burgos province, in Castile and León in northern Spain.
What is another name for the Losino horse?
The breed is also called the Caballo Losino or Caballo de Raza Losina.
Is the Losino horse native to Spain?
Yes. It is a Spanish breed and one of three breeds indigenous to the Iberian Peninsula.
At what elevation was the breed developed?
Its breeding system developed at elevations from 600 to 1,450 meters.
What climate shaped the Losino horse?
The breed developed under adverse conditions associated with a hard climate.
Is the Losino horse endangered?
Spain's Catálogo Official de Razas de Ganado lists it among autochthonous breeds in danger of extinction.
How tall or heavy is a Losino horse?
The provided facts do not give a recorded height or weight.
What was the Losino horse bred to do?
The provided facts do not state a breeding purpose.
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