• Also known as Fjord, Norges Fjordhest (Norwegian), Fjording, Nordbag, Nordfjord, Northern Dun, Norwegian Dun, Norwegian Pony, Vestland, West Norway, West Norwegian

• One of the Norwegian Fjord Horse's most unique characteristics is that approximately 90 percent of all Fjord horses are brown dun in color. The other 10 percent are either red dun, gray, pale dun, gold or yellow dun

• The Fjord horse retains the "wild" dun color of the original horse as well as the primitive markings which include zebra stripes on the legs and a dorsal stripe that runs from the forelock down the neck and back and into the tail

• Dark stripes may also be seen over the withers

• Red duns have reddish-brown stripes and body markings

• Grey duns have black or very dark grey stripes and markings

• The pale or white dun is a very light body color with black or gray stripe and markings

• The yellow dun have a darker yellow stripe and markings, they may have a completely white forelock, mane and tail

• The yellow dun is a very rare color in the breed

• The Norwegian Fjord Horse is known for its gentleness of temperament, willingness to work, stamina, and vigor

• It is used for draft work, riding, and driving, individuals vary in size and weight according to use

• The Fjord horse ranges in height from between 13.2 and 15 hands with most individuals measuring 14 - 14.2 hands and weighing between 900 and 1200 pounds