Animal Breeds

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  • Shorthorn

    It originated in England, it is red or roan in color. It came to America in 1600

  • Texas Longhorn

    It was developed entirely by nature in North America. it is known for its long horns. They were here before we were.

  • Duroc

    this is the 2nd most recorded pig breed in the U.S. it originated in New York/ New Jersey(purebreed) it is cherry red, has droopy ears.

  • Chester White

    it originated in Pennsylvania. Droopy ears, white with blue freckles. great mothering ability.

  • Poland China

    it originated in Ohio, ears are droopy, back with six points. has a large frame.

  • Hereford

    The Hereford originated in Hereford, England. It's red with white legs, head and belly. It came to America in 1817.

  • Berkshire

    3rd most recorded in the U.S. white feet and face. originated in England and came to America in 1823

  • Hampshire

    4th most recorded pig in the U.S. It originated in Kentucky, has straight ears, and is known as the "Oreo pig"

  • Leg Horn

    Mediterranean, most abundant egg laying breed, originated in Italy,white feathered, small hens, lays large white eggs, used in commercial egg production, yellow legs.
    came to america in 1828

  • White Plymouth Rock

    American, white feathered, large hens, originated in the united stated, lays brown eggs, not as efficient as the Leghorn.

  • Yorkshire

    number 1 breed in the U.S. Originated in England, straight ears. white. known for their muscles.

  • Barred Plymouth Rock

    Dual purpose, american, "Barred" refers to the variety of plymouth rock, feathers have sharply defined dark lines, large bodied birds, lays browns eggs, not quite as efficient

  • Wyandotte

    American duel purpose, round bodied birds, originated in the United States, come in several different varieties (white, buff, silver-laced, columbian, black, ect) lay brown eggs, not quite as efficient in meat or egg production as other breeds.

  • Angus

    The Angus is an all black cow that originated in scotland.
    It came to America in 1873.

  • Tam Worth

    It originated in Ireland. Has straight ears, red in color. Doesn't mature fast, mainly used for bacon. It came to America around 1882

  • Minorca

    Mediterranean, produce large chalk white eggs, large framed and great for foraging and ranging, largest chickens in the mediterranean class. known for dry mean, clean legs
    Came to America in 1884

  • Brahman

    this is the only Bos Indicus in the group, it originated in India. It has a very large hump on its back. It is white to gray, or red to black. It came to America in 1885

  • Landrace

    6th most record breed in the U.S. originated in Denmark. has droopy ears and is white. "American Sow Herd."produces a lot of piglets.

  • Spotted

    they are known for their black and white spots, they originated in Ohio. Ears are droopy.

  • Polled Hereford

    This cow was Developed in Iowa by Warren Gammon. It is red with a white face, legs, and belly.

  • Santa Gertrudis

    It was Developed on King Ranch in Texas, they are all descendants of the Bull, Monkey. They were made in America.

  • Charolais

    if Originated in France, it is traditionally white in color. and it came to America 1934.

  • New Hampshire

    Dual purpose american, red feathered, originated in New Hampshire, United States, heavy bodied hens lays large brown eggs, not quite as efficient in meat or egg production as other breeds.

  • Catalana

    Dual purpose, mediterranean, produce medium white sized eggs, white earlobes, large red combs that flop over in the females, oregae, tan beige color.

  • Rhode Island Red

    Rhode Island Red
    American, long rectangular body, popular for backyard flocks, deep red feathers, lays brown eggs, not quite as efficient in meat or egg production as other breeds. Dual purpose.

  • Maine Anjou

    The Anjou originated in France, and is dark red with white or black markings. It came to america in 1969

  • Gelbvieh

    this is a bronze color cow, that originated in Germany. It came to America in 1971

  • Simmental

    It came from Switzerland, and it is the oldest cattle breed in the world. it came to America in 1971, it's red, orange, and white.

  • Salers

    The Salers originated in France, they are mahogany red to a black. They came to America in 1972