Sounds like so much fun, Tybee!
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Sounds like so much fun, Tybee!
That is a Haflinger, an Austrian breed that is much smaller than a Percheron or Belgian, around 14 or 15 hands. Very versatile, can drive or ride.
There was a Belgian in the same class and then a team of Haflingers against a team of a Belgian and a Percheron.
The Halfingers were better at the nimble stuff--smaller turning radius so went faster going through the obstacle course pulling the log.
The bigger horses were pull more weight, and cover more ground--so it's fun to see the different sizes doing the same things. Having seen the Haflingers with the logs, I think I'd be inclined to something smaller like that or a Morgan.
I'm editing this about the temperament as what I heard about them is from about 25 years ago and they are way more common now and it seems they are being lauded for having a good temperament. They are definitely more hot blooded than the bigger drafts. Sorry I could go on about horses all day long.
https://th.bing.com/th/id/OSK.HEROLi...sc5&pid=SANGAM
Those horse are lovely.
Great picture and nice description. Never heard of a Haflinger before! Thanks.
Thank you, tybee. I love the pictures and information.
The verdict is in. After watching random videos of Bulldogs that crossed my social media feed, this one is the winner. Don’t bother to watch if you don’t find Bulldogs ridiculously amusing. But yeah, this is how they are in real life.
https://youtube.com/shorts/SVINPxbtY...Z9v7XretuIbtAz
Do they really make this noise???
Yes. While this is an especially Prolonged and loud version, the bulldog whine is well known among bulldog owners. In my house it has been more of a grumpy complaining vocalization that’s much softer. They don’t all make this vocalization but enough of them do it that it’s a known Bulldog Thang.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tybee
I suppose the decibel level and frequency has to do with how strongly the bulldog feels he’s been wronged. The sense of entitlement is strong with them
OK, one of the things I like best about cats is how quiet they are. We are surrounded by yappy little dogs who bark out the window at anything that moves, while our boys just look outside and judge silently. I'm so glad they don't bark!
While this could also go into gardening, I'm putting it here as I'm still "raving" about it! LOL
Rave for trying something new - this summer's "new" was planting potatoes! Just harvested them yesterday and laughed the whole time. Running hands through the dirt and pulling up a potato was great fun! Again, while some of you are veteran veggie gardeners, I am not - so this was really a thrill. And, it was followed closely by eating a watermelon we grew as well! (only three have survived, so will probably open the 2nd one today.)