Albanian Horse — a small, sturdy, hardy horse of the Balkan type, combining features of both mountain and steppe horses. Height at withers 1300–1480 mm (average 1360–1420 mm), live weight 280000–420000 g (usually 320000–380000 g). Build compact, square format (format index 98–102), with well-developed musculature, strong bone structure, dry and robust constitution. Head small, dry, with a straight or slightly concave profile, length 480–560 mm. Ears small, erect, 110–140 mm. Eyes large, dark brown. Neck of medium length 420–520 mm, muscular, high-set. Body compact, deep, chest girth 1600–1820 mm. Back short, straight. Croup slightly sloping, rounded. Limbs dry, strong, pastern girth 165–195 mm. Hooves strong, dark. Permitted coat colors: bay, black, chestnut, gray, brown, dun, and mouse-gray (with primitive markings). Characteristic features include smaller stature, robust constitution, short back, square format, and “primitive” markings in dun and mouse-gray individuals. Not permitted: piebald, spotted coats, weak back, elongated format, soft hooves.