Meet the Jersey cow! Known for her large eyes and brown color, Jerseys also give milk that is high in butterfat.
Characteristics: These are the types of cows which are typically light to medium brown in color, though this can range from being almost grey to dull black. She is small in size, weighing about 1,000 pounds in maturity. She has a broad face with prominent eyes and long eyelashes which endears this breed to many people.
History: The Jersey cow originated from the Island of Jersey, a small British Island in the English Channel.
Fun Fact: In the 1930s, the Borden Co. introduced Elsie the Cow, a Jersey!