Cattle breeds
Find a cattle breed that suits what you want it for and the climate you keep it in. Tick two or three to compare them.
9 breeds · checked October 9, 2026
Purpose
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| Compare | Purpose | Temperament | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef, Crossbreeding | 1250 lb | 2300 lb | Docile | $3500–$5000 | |||
| Beef, Crossbreeding | 1000–1400 lb | 1600–2200 lb | Intelligent, Inquisitive, Shy | $5000–$7500 | |||
| Beef, Milk, Draft | 700–1000 lb | Up to 1000 lb | Docile, Gentle, Easily handled | ||||
| Beef, Crossbreeding | 1300–1500 lb | 2200–2300 lb | Docile | $3250–$7000 | |||
| Beef, Conservation grazing, Agritourism | 900–1300 lb | 1500–2000 lb | Docile, Calm | $2250–$10000 | |||
| Dairy | 1500–1600 lb | 2600 lb | |||||
| Dairy | 800–1200 lb | 1200–1800 lb | Docile, Somewhat nervous | $3500–$5500 | |||
| Beef, Crossbreeding, Exhibition | 600–1200 lb | Docile, Active, Intelligent | $3500 | ||||
| Beef, Crossbreeding | 1020–1074 lb | Quiet | $3000–$8000 |
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How to choose a cattle breed
- Decide what it's for. Filter by purpose first, then compare the breeds that are left.
- Check the climate scores. Breed pages give cold and heat tolerance scores wherever we found a source to base one on.
- Read the beginner rating. The note beside it on each breed page says what earned the score and what cost it points.
- Look at who it suits. Every breed page lists who the breed is a good fit for and who should look elsewhere.
What the columns mean
Cow weight and bull weight are for mature animals. If sources disagree, you see the widest range.
Beginner rating is our own 1 to 5 score. Five is the easiest to live with.
Typical price comes from asking prices on breeder pages. Each breed page says what kind of animal was priced and when we read the page.