Characteristics
The Comtois is a light draft horse, with a large head, straight neck, stocky and powerful body and deep girth. They have long, straight backs and short, strong legs with a little feathering and muscular hindquarters. The Comtois sometimes shows a tendency towards sickle hocks. These horses are generally chestnut with flaxen manes and tails, but they can also be bay. They usually stand 1.50–1.65 metres (14.3–16.1 hands) high and weigh 650–800 kg (1,400–1,800 lb).
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