Side by side
Dartmoor Pony vs Shire horse
Photo: Nilfanion · CC BY-SA 3.0 Dartmoor Pony
EnglandThe Dartmoor Pony is a pony breed from Devon, England, and belongs to the horse family.
- Hardy in extreme moorland weather
- Known for excellent stamina
- Used by tin miners and quarry workers
Photo: Garth Newton · CC BY-SA 2.0 Shire horse
EnglandThe Shire is a draft horse breed originating in England.
- Used for farm work and transport
- Some still pull brewer’s drays
- Also used in forestry and commercial advertising
The facts, side by side
| Dartmoor Pony | Shire horse | |
|---|---|---|
| Animal | horse | horse |
| Bred as | Mountain and moorland pony breeds | Draft horse |
| Origin | England | England |
| Height | 1.27 cm | 1.715 cm |
| Weight | — | 900 kg |
| Life expectancy | — | — |
Both are on Horse breeds, Horse breeds from England.
Photo credits2 photographs on this page
- Dartmoor Pony — Nilfanion · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Shire horse — Garth Newton · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
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