Overview

This breed lived for centuries in the harsh, rugged Scottish Highlands, where it developed a resistance to many stress-related and other bovine diseases. It is among the oldest registered breeds.

Details

Cold weather and snow have little effect on this breed, which has long hair rather than a layer of fat to keep it warm. This also makes for lean beef with little outside waste fat. They also do well in Southern climates, and will eat and thrive on brush and weeds other cattle pass by. Highlands have long horns, and long eyelashes and forelocks that protect their eyes from flying insects. They are considered to be even-tempered and intelligent.