Paint horse foal Paint horse foals have the breeds beautiful characteristic patches right from birth. Paint horse foals have the breeds beautiful characteristic patches right from birth. They are actually just dappled Quarter Horses. In the past, however, only solid-coloured animals could be registered in the studbook. But Paint horses were so popular that just two decades later they were recognised as a breed in their own right. Fun fact Paint horses have only been an official breed since 1965. Dimensions: 8.10 x 2.20 x 7.90 cm(W x D x H)