An icon of the American west, the Texas longhorn traces its origins to cattle brought to the Americas from the Iberian Peninsula by Spanish conquistadors. In Texas, some of these criollo cattle went feral and over several generations adapted to the harsh dry climate of the American southwest. When American settlers spread westward, they brought European cattle breeds that, by themselves, failed to thrive, but when crossed with the criollo cattle did exceptionally well.
All Bos taurus Reviews
Angus Cattle, Cow (Safari Farm by Safari Ltd.)
5 (4 votes)
Angus cattle are a breed of beef cattle regarded as having some of the highest quality beef available. If you’ve ever perused the beef aisles at the supermarket you’ve no doubt noticed that when a cut of beef comes from Angus cattle, it is marketed as such. It is one of the few types of beef where the breed it comes from is acknowledged and used to advertise the product.
Jersey Cattle, Cow (Farm World by Schleich)
4.3 (9 votes)
If you’ve ever seen a cow that you initially mistook for a deer it was probably a Jersey cow. With their large doe-like black eyes, small size and delicate build, and light brown coloration, Jersey cattle are one of the loveliest breeds of cattle around. The breed comes from the island of Jersey, one of the British Channel Islands and is an ancient breed, having been on the island for 1,000 years and a pure breed since 1763.
Braunvieh Cattle, Cow (Farm World by Schleich)
4.8 (6 votes)
From the Alpine region of Switzerland come the Braunvieh cattle, a dairy breed that has its roots in the Bronze Age and the breed for which the oldest herd book is known, spanning the years between 1775 and 1782. Braunvieh is German for “brown cattle” and the breed is also known as the Swiss Brown.
Salers Cattle, Cow (Farm Life by Papo)
3.3 (6 votes)
Yesterday, the Blog showcased the 2023 Papo Salers bull. Today we will look at his counterpart, the cow. This cow was originally released in 2005 and retired in 2014, only to be released again in 2019. Today we will be looking at the 2019 release (although it is still stamped with the original production year of 2004).
Salers Cattle, Bull (Farm Life by Papo)
5 (5 votes)
Before we begin the review, I would like to thank Happy Hen Toys for supplying this figure for review. Happy Hen Toys is a U.S. distributor of animal figurines and a member and supporter of the Animal Toy Blog and Forum. Of particular note is that they’re one of the few U.S.
Galloway Cattle, Cow (Farm World by Schleich)
4.5 (15 votes)
Before we begin the review, I would like to extend my gratitude towards Happy Hen Toys for sending this figure along as a review sample. Happy Hen Toys is a U.S. distributor of figures by Safari Ltd, Papo, CollectA, Schleich, and other companies significant to our hobby. In the case of CollectA they’re often the only place that sells their products at a reasonable price within the United States.
Hereford Cattle, Cow (Farm World by Schleich)
3.7 (10 votes)
The Hereford is a breed of cattle that originated in Herefordshire, England, in 1742. Originally used as a multi-purpose breed, Hereford cattle are now bred specifically for their meat. They can be easily identified by their mostly dark red body and white face. The Hereford is smaller than the similar Simmental cattle, and in general has less white spotting and tends to be darker red in color too.
Holstein Cattle, Cow (Farm World by Schleich)
4.6 (5 votes)
If you were told to close your eyes and picture a cow, chances are that the cow would be a Holstein. Holstein cattle are the classic black and white dairy cows, familiar the world over. Of the estimated 9 million dairy cattle in the United States alone, 90% of them are Holsteins or of Holstein decent.
Fleckvieh Cattle, Bull (Farm World by Schleich)
3.6 (8 votes)
Growing up on a cattle farm there was one piece of advice I always heeded and never questioned, beware of the bull. While the cows were typically approachable and docile the bull was the polar opposite of that. A hulking, testosterone infused beast, the mere presence of the bull was intimidating enough to keep you at bay, no cautionary advice needed.
Brahman Cattle, Bull (Farm Time by CollectA)
5 (7 votes)
It may come as a surprise to some to learn that cattle were domesticated more than once from the same ancestor. Most cattle breeds that we’re familiar with are known as taurine, or European cattle (Bos taurus) but there are also the zebu, or humped cattle (Bos indicus).
Highland Cattle, Bull (Farm World by Schleich)
4.3 (7 votes)
In his review of a Highland cow our own bmathison1972 professed his love for cattle (Bos taurus) breeds, so it only seems appropriate that I do the same in my own review of the Highland breed. I fortuitously came across this Schleich 2020 Highland bull while shopping at a Tractor Supply Company store and fell right in love with it.