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Irish Cob

The Irish Cob, also commonly known as the Gypsy Cob or Gypsy Vanner, is a traditional cob-type horse developed in Ireland and the United Kingdom by Romani and Traveller communities. Originally bred to pull caravans and work as an all-purpose family horse, the breed is known for its strength, calm temperament, abundant feathering and striking coat patterns.

Irish Cobs are especially recognized for their compact yet powerful build, long flowing manes and tails and heavy feathering on the legs.

Height

13.2 - 16.0 hh |  0.87 - 1.03

Divison

Draft

Origin

United Kingdom | Ireland

Feathers

Yes

Coat Overview

Common | Accepted

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Bay

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Chestnut

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Black

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Grey

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Palomino

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Buckskin

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Smokey

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Flaxen

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Roan

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Sabino

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Rabicano

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Tovero
Overo

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Silver

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Dominant 
White

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Tobiano
Splashed

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Mealy

Rare | Uncommon

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Perlino
Cremello

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Dun

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Brindle

Unrealistic | Not Accepted

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Champagne

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Mushroom

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Appaloosa

Not sure which breeding genes belong to a specific coat color or pattern?
You can always visit the Coat Genetics tab for a full overview of the genes and coat variations used within the archive.

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