A prolific producer of brown eggs, the Australorp is a black chicken with roots in Australia.
A solid dual-purpose bird, the Naked Neck's namesake trait can be passed on to any breed of chicken.
A relative of Rhode Island Reds, New Hampshires are primarly raised for meat.
Plumage is important in this large chicken breed; the Orpington lays brown eggs and is a popular backyard chicken choice.
The deep mahogany-colored Rhode Island Reds are popular for meat and egg laying--and make fine show birds.
Nokotas can excel as both trail and work horses. These rare horses have a square-set, angular frame.
The versatile Paints, mainly used for trail riding and western shows, have an interesting history.
Mainly used as heavy draft work horses on farms, Percherons also can be ridden and shown; the breed was first developed in Medieval France to carry knights into battle.
The Quarter Horse is a versatile breed, used for everything from trail riding to dressage. The American Quarter Horse Association is the largest breed registry in the world.
Used in open-gaited horse shows, the Rocky Mountain Horse actually got its start in Kentucky, used to plow fields, herd cattle, travel over steep and rugged trails, and drive the buggy.
The very large Shires are popular and skillful draft animals.
