Karelian horse (Karjalanhevonen, Karelsk häst) — small, compact, very hardy northern pony-type horse. Height at withers 130–142 cm (ideal 135–139 cm), live weight 280–420 kg (usually 320–380 kg). Build strong, dry, with well-defined musculature. Head small, dry, with broad forehead, short muzzle, straight or slightly concave profile. Eyes large, dark brown. Ears 110–140 mm, widely set. Neck short to medium (380–480 mm), muscular, high-set. Body compact, deep, wide; chest girth 160–178 cm, body length 142–155 cm. Back short and straight, croup slightly sloping, rounded. Limbs dry, strong; pastern girth 16.5–18.5 cm; hooves wide, strong, dark horn to black. Tail low-set, thick. Winter coat very dense, long (up to 70–90 mm), with dense undercoat; summer coat short, dense, glossy. Allowed colors: bay, dark bay, brown, mouse-gray, dun (with primitive markings), roan (bay-roan, mouse-roan). Differs from domestic horse by smaller size, compact body, thick winter coat and adaptation to harsh climate. Format index 1.05–1.10.