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.
Longer and more muscular than Thoroughbreds, the Standardbred, is primarly used in harness racing.
The large, easy-going Suffoks can be used for heavy hauling.
Tennesee Walking Horses have a long history in America; they're an ideal for performance and pleasure showing, as well as general riding.
Developed in England for racing, Thoroughbreds are still among the fasted horses bred.
A massive breed raised for meat and feathers, the African is a hardy breed of goose.
Prolific layers, Chinese geese are small, graceful and thought to descend from the Asian Swan goose.
The tall, down- and egg-producing Embden has been described as one of the most popular breeds of geese.
A medium-class, sex-linked breed, the Pilgrim has distinct coloration and produces fine meat.
A old, French breed, the heavy Toulouse is characterized by a large pendulous dewlap.
A bantem breed, Calls can be kept for pets or used in shows; they make good mothers.
