Compact, massive, broad-bodied horse of the Ardennes type, one of the smallest draft breeds. Height at withers 1480–1620 mm (stallions 1550–1580 mm, mares 1520–1550 mm). Live weight of stallions 650000–850000 g (average 720000–760000 g), mares 550000–750000 g (average 650000–680000 g). Chest girth 1900–2200 mm, pastern girth 220–260 mm. Massiveness index 145–155%, format index 102–106%. Head relatively small, broad in the frontal part, with a short broad muzzle, straight or slightly concave profile. Neck short (550–700 mm), muscular, with a crest in stallions. Body broad, deep, barrel-shaped; back short (650–750 mm), wide; croup broad, forked, slightly sloping. Limbs short, with strong bone, dry joints; pasterns 35–45 mm. Hooves broad, rounded. Tail of medium length, thick, set high. Coat dense, long in winter, with moderate to well-expressed feathering on the legs. Dominant color — chestnut of all shades (light chestnut, golden chestnut, dark chestnut, cherry, brown). Small white markings are allowed. Distinguished from other draft horses by smaller stature, lighter head, dry limbs and compact format.