Buyer question
How long does a Percheron horse live?
Our Animal Library gives the Percheron horse a lifespan of 20–25 years.
Source: the Percheron horse page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Percheron horse in the Animal Library
The detail
A French draft horse from the Perche region, usually grey or black, with clean legs and an elegant build for its size. Percherons are willing, intelligent and versatile, and popular for driving and draft crosses.
- Origin
- Le Perche, France
- Best fit
- Driving, farm, riding
- Upkeep
- 4 out of 5 (Big feed, big feet)
- Temperament
- Willing, smart, calm
What to weigh
Percherons are prone to PSSM1, which needs a low-starch diet and regular work. Grey horses carry a high lifetime melanoma risk.