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| altname = | nickname = | country = France | distribution = central and northern France | use = | maleweight = | femaleweight = | maleheight = 1.35–1.45 m〔 | femaleheight = minimum 1.30 m〔 | features = | coat =black, black ''pangaré'' | group1 = Ministère de l'Agriculture | std1 = (Breed standards ) | note = }} The Grand Noir du Berry, (フランス語:'Âne grand noir du Berry'), is a breed of domestic donkey from the historic region of Berry, in central France. It is particularly associated with the town of Lignières and neighbouring areas of the départements of Cher and Indre. It is found mostly in those départements and in those of Nièvre and Allier, but is distributed through much of central and northern France. It was in the past used both for in agricultural work, particularly in vineyards, and for barge haulage on the canals of the area. The breed was recognised by the Ministère de l'Agriculture, the French ministry of agriculture, in 1994. The stud book is kept by the breeders' association, the Association Française de l'Âne Grand Noir du Berry. == History == The origins of the Grand Noir du Berry are unknown. It has been variously suggested that it was influenced by imports of donkeys from Algeria in the 1850s,〔 or that it descends from Catalan donkeys brought to the area by itinerant Romani people.〔 From the early twentieth century onwards there is ample documentation in photographs of its use in agriculture, in harness and for barge haulage.〔 A breeders' association, the Association Française de l'Âne Grand Noir du Berry, was formed in 1993 and in January 1994 the breed was officially recognised by the agriculture ministry and the Haras Nationaux. The association maintains the stud book for the breed.〔 In 1994 there were 100 animals registered in the stud book; the current population is about 1300.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Grand Noir du Berry」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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