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Oberhasli
Goat breed; dairy goat from Switzerland; chamoisee coat color
Wyandotte
Chicken breed; good layer and meat bird; distinctive laced feather patterns
Hampshire
Pig breed; large size; known for lean meat and fast growth
Tamworth
Pig breed; red coat; known for bacon production
Red Wattle
Pig breed; red coat and distinctive wattles on the neck; known for hardiness and foraging
Andalusian
Horse breed; originating in the Iberian Peninsula; used for dressage and jumping
Jersey
Dairy cattle; small size; high butterfat content in milk
Romney
Sheep breed; robust and adaptable; suitable for both meat and wool
Dorper
Sheep breed; meat production; hardy and fast-growing
Duroc
Pig breed; red to dark red color; known for hardiness and fast growth
Pietrain
Pig breed; black and white spotted; known for leanness and muscling
Angus
Beef cattle known for meat quality and marbling; naturally polled; solid black or red
Hereford
Beef cattle; red body with white face; hardy and good foraging ability
Merino
Sheep breed; fine wool quality; high wool production
Berkshire
Pig breed; black with white points; prized for juicy and flavorful meat
Leghorn
Chicken breed; white eggs; high laying rate
Texas Longhorn
Cattle breed; long horns; varied coat patterns
Galloway
Cattle breed; beef breed known for its meat quality; often black and naturally polled
Boer
Goat breed; white body with red head; meat production
Brahman
Cattle breed; hump over the shoulders; heat tolerance
Corriedale
Sheep breed; dense fleece; dual-purpose for both meat and wool
Ayrshire
Cattle breed; dairy cattle known for efficiency in milk production; red and white markings
Percheron
Horse breed; draft horse type; known for strength and versatility
Thoroughbred
Horse breed; known for horse racing; lean body and high speed
Buff Orpington
Chicken breed; heavy, broad body suitable for meat; prolific egg-laying
Pygmy
Goat breed; small size; kept for meat, milk, and as pets
Paint Horse
Horse breed; known for distinctive white and dark coat pattern; strong and well-muscled
Cochin
Chicken breed; feather-legged; large-sized and good for meat
LaMancha
Goat breed; notable for very short ear pinnae; high butterfat content in milk
Plymouth Rock
Chicken breed; dual-purpose; barred feathers provide distinctive look
Highland
Cattle breed; long horns and shaggy coat; bred for meat production
Shropshire
Sheep breed; medium wool, dark face and legs; known for its ability to browse and graze
Rhode Island Red
Chicken breed; brown eggs; good for meat and eggs
Arabian
Horse breed; noted for endurance and stamina; distinctive head shape and high tail carriage
Landrace
Pig breed; white and long-bodied; known for ability to crossbreed
Rambouillet
Sheep breed; fine wool breed based on the Spanish Merino; good meat type body
Holstein Friesian
Dairy cattle; black and white coat; high milk production
Southdown
Sheep breed; small to medium-sized; tender meat and moderate wool
Chester White
Pig breed; entirely white; known for large litters and good mothering
Lincoln
Sheep breed; heavy fleece weight; long and lustrous wool
Alpine
Goat breed; dairy goat; good milkers and come in a variety of colors
Charolais
Cattle breed; muscular and heavy; used primarily for beef
Barnevelder
Chicken breed; known for dark brown eggs; lustrous, double-laced feather pattern
Silkie
Chicken breed; fluffy plumage that feels like silk; bantam size
Kiko
Goat breed; meat goat from New Zealand; fast-growing and hardy
Saanen
Goat breed; white or cream-colored coat; high milk yield
Sussex
Chicken breed; good layer of brown eggs; can be used for meat as well
Yorkshire
Pig breed; large, white breed; known for good mothering and large litters
Simmental
Cattle breed; primarily beef but also milk; distinct red and white patches
Belgian Draft
Horse breed; heavy build suitable for hard work; typically chestnut with flaxen mane and tail
Clydesdale
Horse breed; draught horse; often bay in color with white markings
Suffolk
Sheep breed; black face and legs; large frame and muscular
Nubian
Goat breed; long ears and convex profile; high butterfat milk
Morgan
Horse breed; compact and refined build; known for versatility and good disposition
Toggenburg
Goat breed; brownish-gray color; oldest known dairy goat breed
Shire
Horse breed; tall and powerful draft horse; often black, bay, or grey
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