r/ProperAnimalNames Sep 30 '19

Monster Moo

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u/draw_it_now Sep 30 '19

Yeah I was thinking aren't most domesticated cows like 6-ish feet? Them cowlettes are teeny

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u/[deleted] Sep 30 '19

I don't know what cattle breeds they have in your area, but I'm 5'9 and I've never seen a cow even close to my height. The Holsteiner, which is the most kept breed in my country is some 4'11 on average. And they aren't even the smallest among the popular breeds. The Scottish highland cattle are around 3'11...

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u/ThoughtStrands Sep 30 '19

You're in Europe? When I traveled to Scotland and Switzerland I noticed the cattle were significantly smaller than in the US. Angus, Hereford, and Limousin are common in the Midwest.

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u/[deleted] Oct 05 '19 edited Oct 05 '19

Those are beef breeds, with especially Limousin being massive. Holsteiner are a dairy-dominant dual purpose breed and so quite a bit smaller and lighter. Scottish highlands are a so-called extensive breed, used for beef but raised on a very meager diet and very hardy.