Genetic Project

Rare Breeds Canada is supporting a blood typing project for two unique Canadian ponies, the Newfoundland Pony and the Lac La Croix Indian Pony.

The Newfoundland Pony has a diverse ancestry, with many breeds in its background. The isolation of various lines, because of the isolation of Newfoundland communities, is unique. There are some interesting characterisitcs in the breed. The presence of radical changers, the incidence of Cryptorchism and the variation in size are all subject to speculation. In the recent past, the breeding pool has been significantly reduced, however the original breeding pool was diverse. Knowlege of of the genetic diversity will be key to understanding the level of risk to the pony through the dwindling gene pool.

For more information about this project, please refer to the following:

Rare Breeds Canada Newfoundland Pony Research Project - How to Get Involved

U.S. Customs Letter to Accompany Blood Samples

U.S. Import Permit to Accompany Blood Samples

Forms from the Newfoundland Pony Society are in PDF format. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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