Canadian Rustic Pony — compact, sturdy, brachymorphic pony breed with withers height 1020–1220 mm (ideal 1070–1170 mm), weight 180–340 kg. Build nearly square (format index ≈1.00–1.04), deep body (chest depth ≥55–58% of height), with strong bone structure, short wide back, barrel-shaped trunk. Head relatively large, broad forehead, with straight or slightly concave profile. Distinguished by extremely thick and long winter coat (rustic coat up to 80–100 mm), very strong short limbs (cannon bone circumference 160–190 mm), sturdy wide hooves. Almost all colors allowed except pronounced Appaloosa. Winter undercoat and guard hair provide resistance to −40 °C.