Native Angus® - the blueprint of the breed

Key Characteristics

As described by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (for UK Native Angus®)

They are a hardy breed, suited to out wintering.
They are usually docile and easily managed.
Cows are long-lived, fertile and maternal.
Cows can produce calves up to 12-14 years old.
Angus and Angus cross calves are smaller at birth and so bulls are much in demand for use on heifers and for producing beef from the dairy herd.
Animals of the non-imported bloodlines tend to be shorter in the leg and considerably blockier than the modern Angus.
They are usually black but there are some red animals.
Animals are polled, meaning they have no horns.
Cows usually weigh around 550kg and bulls 850kg.