The breed was named and officially recognized as a heavy draft breed in 1952.

The Boulonnais was also crossbred to create and refine several other draft breeds.

It considers the breed to be endangered, along with several other French draft breeds.

However, as some of the most active draft breeds, they are not well-suited to beginning drovers.

In the 19th century, blood was added from other French draft breeds before the creation of a stud book in 1912.

It is most commonly associated with Belgian horses, but is also found in other draft breeds.

It also has been used to improve and create many other draft breeds, and to produce mules.

Additionally, the draft breeds usually have heavy bone, and a good deal of feathering on their lower legs.

Of the modern draft breeds, the Percheron probably has the closest ties to the medieval war horse.

The Belgian horse is the breed most frequently seen, but other draft breeds are also used.