Shires are a breed of horse that is generally dark-colored. They may have a small amount of white coloring. Shires can also be gray but most common colors for them are black, bay, brown and grey.  Shire is known to be the tallest horse breed in the world. They have convex profile with relatively long neck and long, sloping shoulders. Their back is short with sloping croup. Legs are heavily feathered below the knee. The head is large and well proportioned. Their mane and tail are thick and flowing.  Shires are generally known for their intelligence and trainability. They have a gentle disposition and are easy to handle. They can be calm, quiet, and placid. They have excellent endurance and are very good with children.