Monchino
 Monchinu horse. | |
| Other names | Monchinu |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Cantabria, Spain |
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The Monchino (Spanish: [monˈtʃino]) or Monchinu (Cantabrian: [monˈtʃinu]) is a breed of horse indigenous to the Valle de Guriezo in the Cantabria region of northern Spain, and also extending into neighbouring Biscay province. It is listed in the Official Catalogue of Livestock Breeds of Spain (Catálogo Oficial de Razas de Ganado de España) in the group of autochthonous breeds in danger of extinction. The word monchinu means highlander, from the mountains, in Cantabrian.
See also
References
- 1 2 Tupac-Yupanqui; et al. (2011), "Caracterización genética del caballo monchino y su relación con otras razas autóctonas españolas" (PDF), Arch. Zootec. (in Spanish), 60 (231): 425–428, doi:10.4321/S0004-05922011000300027, retrieved 2011-10-19
- 1 2 de Ocharán Mazas, Luis (1916). Marichu. Tip. de la "Rev. de arch., bibl. y museos", 1916. p. 136. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- ↑ "Ganaderia: Clasificación de Razas". Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Medio Rural y Marino. (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2011-01-16. Retrieved 4 April 2011.
- ↑ Seiliez (1999). "Breve presentación de la raza Betizu" (PDF). Naturzale (in Spanish) (14): 67–72. Retrieved 2012-10-25.
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