Specie
ISO3
GBR
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Guernsey
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2002: Information received from Breed Society, BCMS.
Special characteristic of product
The milk of this breed contains high butterfat and milk-protein-percentages.
Color comments
uni coloured: yellow to red, white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
half-moon shaped yellow horns with dark tips
Wither height males
140
Wither height females
129
Weight males
760.00
Weight females
507.00
Other specific visible traits
Has been selected for taller, bigger type
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1884
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed Guernsey island breed
Import
since 1950 from Guernsey (Canada, Guernsey Island)
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
