In Russia, this slow, clumsy animal is called a nurse, and in the fairy tale "Tiny-Havroshechka" a cow helps a girl to find happiness. Songs are also dedicated to them, from the nursery, who grazes in the meadow to the luminaries of the stage Andrei Makarevich, who fed the object of adoration with chocolate in the song. Let’s distract from mass art, and present the most unusual and beautiful breeds of cows. Do not forget to consider beautiful and funny photos of cows.
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Watussi / Ankole-Watusi Cow
The meat and milk breed leads from the extinct tours in the 17th century. Because of this, they are distinguished from the rest of the cows by large graceful horns.
Horns are a means of self-defense, but not only. They are penetrated by a network of blood vessels, and are used by animals for thermoregulation on hot days. This breed is common in Africa, but in the middle of the twentieth century it was introduced to America.
In the extreme climatic conditions of the African continent, the Watussi have adapted to live with a limited amount of water and food, and the digestive system can process the coarsest food.
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White Shortgorn Cows
The rarest breed of cows in the world. Experts estimate that the population of these white beauties is even smaller than the population of pandas. It was bred in the UK in the middle of the XVII century.
Over time, animals of various stripes appeared, but white shorthorns are considered to be elite representatives of cattle. Shorthorns were also bred in Japan, based on the local Nambu cow.
Scientists suggest that meat shorthorns are at risk, and in the near future they will be completely extinct.
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Highland Cows
An unusual breed bred in Scotland, characterized by large horns and long wavy hair. These curly cows are bred mainly for meat.
These animals look funny, but their fur is tough, so stroking it is not always pleasant. On the head is a funny bang that protects the eyes from atmospheric precipitation, as well as eye infections.
A fairly hardy breed that easily adapted to the conditions of the Scottish highlands. It is popular because of its unpretentiousness, because warm wool warms animals, and they can be kept without insulated cowsheds.
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Dexter Cows
Another rare breed that has been bred by breeders of Ireland. It is also the smallest breed of cows from all bred and raised in Europe.
They have very short legs, which is why the growth of the animal does not exceed one meter. The color is usually black or red without spots. There are no horns, and if they germinate, the cow seems very small and thick.
They are very good-natured and obedient, and most importantly, do not require special care, but, like all living things, requires care and attention from the owner.
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Belted Galloway Cows
In the south of Scotland, a breed was bred that resembles a layer of puff cake or Orio cookies. And milk is as tasty as the famous cookie.
They got their name because of the Galloway region. Where they were first brought out. The breed is unpretentious, and from Scotland spread to other parts of the world.
In addition to the unusual color, they have, albeit not long, but fluffy hair. Nature took care of the animals, saving them from the cold Scottish climate.
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Zebus Cows
The smallest cows on the planet were bred in Sri Lanka, and are very common in India. Due to their small stature, they look like immature calves.
Zebu are direct descendants of the Indian tour, and therefore have retained all the genetic characteristics of their ancestor. There is a large hump on the scruff of the neck, and the breed itself is easily adapted for living in a tropical and subtropical climate.
Indian zebu used to breed new breeds. So, graceful cows appeared in Madagascar and Indonesia. In India, a cow is a sacred animal, and therefore in this country a special relation to them.
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Jersey cattle / Jersey cattle
One of the most beautiful breeds of cows grown in Russian open spaces. They have a very expressive look, as well as an unusual structure of the head.
They appeared on the island of Jersey in England, and at the end of the 19th century they were brought to Russia. It turned out that the Russian climate suits them perfectly, and the breed quickly became popular among peasants.
Today, the cattle of this amazing breed are actively bred in the Moscow and Voronezh regions. The Jersey breed is also popular on the backyards of Siberian farmers.
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Red Estonian
This breed was entered into the studbook in 1885, and it was bred on the basis of the Danish wild and Angler breed. The result was a view with a beautiful and strong exterior.
Estonian breeders do not stop at the result achieved, constantly improving the breed. For this, genetic material brought from England and Denmark is used, which harmoniously lays down on the local material.
Livestock exhibitions are held annually in Estonia, and the Estonian red cow is more often than others in terms of beauty and productivity.
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Texas Longhorn Cows
The breed is known throughout the world for its long horns, as well as its unusual spotted body color. They are direct descendants of cows, which Christopher Columbus brought to the New World.
On average, the length of the horn from the head to the very tip reaches 180 cm, and the bull named M Arrow Cha-Ching is the record for the length of the horns.
Among the colors, the most common are white-colorful mixtures and dark red color. Zoologists note the ingenuity of the species. In addition, they are trained for riding, because this is Texas.
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Furry cows
These are the most beautiful cows according to most-beauty.ru. They are grown only for participation in exhibitions, where they collect a large number of prizes and awards. For the first time, charming plush animals were bred in the United States of America. Her birthplace is Iowa.
Fluffy cow calves look like a big plush toy, and the jury of the exhibitions assesses the body structure, color and, as it sounds funny, the fluffiness of the presented specimens.
Breeders have achieved the appearance of a different color, and to make the hair glossy and soft, the animals receive special nutrition.
Photos of beautiful cows ...
Note that in Ireland since 1983, a kind of beauty contest "Baileys Irish Champion Cow" has been held. Imagine some cool pictures of funny pets claiming to be the first beauty among pets.
You may notice that some cows can smile, and most, despite the fate of going under the knife, have happy eyes.
Conclusion
There are a lot of cool pictures of cows on the Internet, but so far they are much inferior in popularity to funny pandas, cute kittens and energetic raccoons. But who knows. Times are changing, as are tastes, and perhaps in the future pages of social networks along with horses will be filled with images of graceful cows and desperate bulls. These were the most beautiful breeds of cows according to most-beauty.ru, but you can disagree with us. We look forward to your comments on the topic! Which cows would you include on this list?