Monchina
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The Monchino or Caballo monchino is a breed of horse indigenous to the Valle de Guriezo
in the Cantabria
region of northern Spain, but extending into neighbouring Biscay
province. It is listed in the Catálogo Oficial de Razas de Ganado de España in the group of autochthonous
breeds in danger of extinction.
Guriezo
Guriezo is a municipality located in the autonomous community of Cantabria, Spain. According to the 2007 census, the town has a population of 1,979 inhabitants. Its capital is El Puente.-External links:* - Cantabria 102 Municipios...
in the Cantabria
Cantabria
Cantabria is a Spanish historical region and autonomous community with Santander as its capital city. It is bordered on the east by the Basque Autonomous Community , on the south by Castile and León , on the west by the Principality of Asturias, and on the north by the Cantabrian Sea.Cantabria...
region of northern Spain, but extending into neighbouring Biscay
Biscay
Biscay is a province of Spain and a historical territory of the Basque Country, heir of the ancient Lord of Biscay. Its capital city is Bilbao...
province. It is listed in the Catálogo Oficial de Razas de Ganado de España in the group of autochthonous
Landrace
A landrace is a local variety of a domesticated animal or plant species which has developed largely by natural processes, by adaptation to the natural and cultural environment in which it lives. It differs from a formal breed which has been bred deliberately to conform to a particular standard...
breeds in danger of extinction.