With a significantly thicker hide than other breeds and two coats (one downy and close to the skin and one long, thick and well oiled to shed the rain and snow), they can withstand blizzard conditions and temperatures as low as -40 degrees C. These cattle are extremely efficient foragers and will browse happily on vegetation that other breeds would ignore, making them well suited to pasturing. They are very independent, gentle and thrive in small herds. Linda, wife in the husband and wife team, told me today each has a personality all its' own and there is a pecking order to the fold.
This post is linking up with Little Red House for Mosaic Monday.
I am so glad you stopped in for a visit.
Take care and have a wonderful week!!!
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They are just amazing! They seem to have an expression on their faces that says they know they are special! ♥
So cute. V
Your mosaic made me smile today...I love those cows!
I love those cows :) Such a cool "hairdo" they have.
They certainly have a unique look. Seems like perhaps the legs are shorter than that of our regular cow.
Interesting post! And such great photos and closeups! Have a good week!
The first photo on the left reminds me of a young child with bangs that need trimming. So cute.
I understand why you like them...they're wonderful!!! Have a beautiful week!!!
I love this mosaic!!! Thanks for sharing.
Have a wonderful week,
Markus
Great mosaic. Interesting looking cattle. Glad you found some to visit and photograph.
What charming little creatures - thank you so much for sharing photos and information.
I love your Mosaic it certainly made me smile love the hairdos and the expressions on their faces priceless
Beautiful livestock!
A wonderful mosaic!
Cow's with bangs. I love it. LOL! They do look adorable compared to other cows.
I don't doubt it they are so cute. They can be my pet hehe. Happy Monday!
Mosaic Monday
Thanks for sharing this - I don't think I have ever seen cattle like that.
Love these shaggy cows! What fun to take photos of them. Have a wonderful week!
They are so wonderfully photogenic! Thanks for sharing at MM> :)
Very interesting story! These shaggy cows look so gentle.
RedRose.
We have several herds of Highland Cows in the vicinity, here, in VT, too. Vermonters like to do things uniquely, you know!;) There's lots of alpaca, too.
The main thing is, aren't they so funny and cute - the way they stand there looking out from under their bangs? =]
I can see why you fell in love with them, what character they have! Great photo treatment.
Very cute and cuddly looking. Wonder if they moo with a Scottish brogue?
I used to see some shaggy little cows in a herd near here-- and always felt sorry for them in the Okla summer heat.
Thanks for the visit!
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