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.
Fabulous foragers, Muscovies are among the largest duck breeds can be recognized by their red, fleshy carnucles.
The extremely rare Poitou Donkey, with its long, shaggy coat is mainly used as a draft animal.
Developed in the Mediterranean, Miniature Donkeys can make good pets and are best kept with other animals.
Mules were developed to provide a strong, placid animal for packing, riding and driving. Breeding a female horse to a male donkey creates a mule, and breeding male horse to a female donkey creates a hinny (less common); both are usually sterile.
The history of this mainly riding horse began with the birth of colt with a pure white coat, though the colors vary today.
One of the mounts used by Civil War soldiers, Morgans are an ideal horse for showing, drill teams and even police horses.
The elegant Saddlebred, used mainly as a show horse, has a long interesting history in America.
The popular, versatile Appaloosa got its start in the Pacific Northwest.
