Animal Breeds and Names

Bos Taurus

The typical cattle of Europe, north-eastern Asia, and parts of Africa.

Bos Indicus

Cattle that are adapted to hot climates - Evolved from Zebu (Brahman Influenced).

Angus

From Scotland, Naturally Polled, Solid Black or Red, Used for Meat.

Hereford

From England, Horned or Polled, Red with white face, belly & points, Used for Meat.

Holstein

From The Netherlands, Naturally Polled, White with black spots, Used for Milk.

Gelbvieh

From Germany, Typically Horned, Solid Red, Used for Meat.

Limousin

From France, Naturally Polled, Solid Black or Red, Used for Meat.

Yorkshire

From England, White, Used for Meat.

Hampshire

From England, Black with white belt, Used for Meat.

Duroc

From USA, Red, Used for Meat.

Landrace

From Denmark, Pink w/ white hair, Used for Meat.

Leghorn

From Italy, White w/ Red Comb, Used for Eggs (White Eggs).

Rhode Island Red

From USA: Rhode Island, Red, Used for Eggs (Brown Eggs).

Broiler

From USA, White with Red Comb, Used for Meat.

Commercial White

From USA, White, Used for Meat.

Quarter Horse

From USA, 17 Different colors (Sorrel is most common), Used for Service & Companionship.

Arabian

From Arabia, Bay, Gray, Chestnut, Black, Roan, Used for Service & Companionship.

Paint

From USA, White with patches of one color, Used for Service & Companionship.

Golden Retriever

From England, Lite to dark golden (brown), Used for Service & Companionship.

Labradors

From Canada, White, Black or Chocolate, Used for Service & Companionship.

German Shepherd

From Germany, Brown with Black, Used for Service & Companionship.

Persian

From Persia (Iran), Long haired, Used for Companionship & Service.

Maine Coon

From USA, Long haired, Used for Companionship & Service.

The Exotic Shorthair

From USA (Cross of Persian & American Shorthair), Short haired, Used for Companionship & Service.

Merino

From New Zealand & Australia, All White, very fluffy, Used for its fine wool.

Dorset

From England, White (Fur is not as thick), Used for meat.

Suffolk

From England, White with black face and points, Used for meat.

Rambouillet

From France, All White very Fluffy, Used for wool & meat.

Nubian

From England, Various colors, Used for milk.

Boer

From South Africa, White with Red head, Used for Meat.

Angora

From Turkey, White, Used for Fur

Myotonic (Tennessee Fainting)

From USA - Tennessee, White with Black or Brown spots, Used for Meat & Companionship.