Cattle and Buffalo Breeds
Horse Breeds
Goat Breeds
Sheep Breeds
Swine Breeds
100

Name this breed of cattle: 

This breed of cattle is from England

This breed of cattle was originated in 1817

This breed of cattle is used for meat and breeding

Other interesting characteristics of this breed are that they are very mellow and great showers. 


Herefordshire

100

This breed...

is one of the oldest recognized breeds of horses in the United States.

Originated about the 1660s as a cross between native horses and Spanish horses

...is a cattle horse

...most common breed in Routt County 

.... is an American breed of horse that excels at sprinting short distances.

Quarter Horse

100

This breed is called...

The myotonic goat

It is from Tennessee

It was developed in 1880

It is a meat goat, and amusement.

They actually don't lose consciousness when they faint.

Fainting goats

100

This breed...

Where it is from: the South Island, New Zealand

When it was developed: 1882

What it is used for, most useful traits: wool, lambs, and meat

Other interesting characteristics or facts: there wool is very bulky


Corriedale

100

This breed...

Is white...

Where it is from: Chester County, Pennsylvania

When it was developed: 1815

What it is used for, most useful traits: Breeding and meat 

Other interesting characteristics or facts: They are durable 

Chester White

200

What breed of cattle is... from Belgium Europe.
Genetically developed in the 1950s.
It can be used for meat production.
The breed is known to have high muscle development. 

Belgium Blue

200

This breed...

is one of the biggest horses around.

is from Scotland.

were developed in 1715. 

were used to carry hay for cattle ,riding ,showing, including in Routt County! 

can be up to 6 feet tall.

Clydesdale

200

This breed...

It is from the middle east

It was developed in sometime in the 19th century

It is used for milk and leather

They relatively small heads


Damascus Goat
200

This breed...

is from South African 

was developed: 1930

Most useful traits is meat production 

Other interesting characteristics or facts: muscular frame, meat is sustainable for arid regions   


Dorper

200

This breed...

Is black adn white

Where it is from: United states to England 

When it was developed: In 1825

What it is used for, most useful traits: They were mostly used for meat

Other interesting characteristics or facts: Most popular in America



Hampshire

300

Name this breed: 

From Texas

1820s and 1830s

It primarily used for meat, breeding, and milk  

Other interesting characteristics or facts... known as gentle cattle. 



Texas Longhorn

300

This breed of horse...

is native to the province of Friesland in the northern Netherlands

is an old breed of horse dating from the Middle Ages

are very versatile and can be used in riding for pleasure and in competition, for dressage, driving for pleasure and in competition and even for light farm work. 

have powerful, sloping shoulders, compact, muscular bodies with strong, sloping hindquarters and low-set tails.

Friesian Horse
300

This breed..

It is from the UK, but can be found in Routt County

It was developed in 1980

They are used for companion animals

Only grow up to 2 feet high

Pygmy Goats

300

This breed...

is from West Java Indonesia 

was developed in 1900

most useful trait is ram fighting  

also used for Meat 


Priangan

300

This breed...

is usually brown and white

Where it is from:The United States

When it was developed:1920

What it is used for, most useful traits:Meat, High performance, fertility.

Other interesting characteristics or facts:They are easy to pasture.


Hereford

400

Name this breed of buffalo: 

There from the Indian subcontinent, southeast  Asia, and China 

6,300 years ago 

Meat, horns, hides, milk, butterfat, and power, plowing and transporting people and crops. 


Water Buffalo

400

This breed of horse...

1567 is when this horse was developed 

The horses were originally used for classical dressage, driving, bullfighting

Spanish horses are especially renowned for their strength and endurance. 

...was found in the peninsula of Andalusia, Spain.



Andalusian Horse

400

This breed...

It is from Turkey

Between 12th and 15th century

They are used for mohair fiber

They are raised world wide

Angora Goat

400

This breed...

is from: Hampshire, England

was developed: 1829

is used for meat

Other interesting characteristics or facts: they live 6-11 years


Hampshire sheep

400

This breed...

Is red colored

Where it is from: The eastern united states 

When it was developed: New york and New Jersey 

What it is used for, most useful traits: There droopy ears 

Other interesting characteristics or facts: Long body 

Duroc

500

Name this breed of cattle: 

Common in Routt County

They were discovered in Scotland 

When this breed was named in 1873

Breed used for meat and breeding  

Other interesting characteristics or facts is that they are great market animals.  




Angus

500

This breed of horse 

...is from the U.S. 

In the 1500s, Spanish explorers brought the predecessors of this breed to North America. 

Besides their UNIQUE coat patterns, these horses were bred for their friendliness, calm demeanor, intelligence, athleticism, and trainability.

Due to their strength, speed, agility, and stamina, they were traditionally used for transportation and work.

Paint horse

500

This breed ...

is from India and Pakistan

Used for milk and meat

Males have long twisted horns

Beetal 

500

This breed...

is from The lake District, Wales

was developed 1899

is used for, most useful traits Meat

Other interesting characteristics or facts used for:  wool 


Heardwick

500

This breed...

Is black and white

Where it is from: England 

When it was developed: Early 19th century

What it is used for, most useful traits: Meat 

Other interesting characteristics or facts: Oldest Breed 

Berkshire