By 1895, the Brown Swiss breed of dairy cattle had reached the Pacific Ocean shore of the United States. The body size of the Brown Swiss is smaller than that of a Holstein. Brown Swiss colors are shades of brown, with no white. Ayrshire - Ayrshire dairy cattle originated in Scotland. These medium-sized cattle were first imported into the United States around 1822 for use in the rocky, hilly area of New England.
Ayrshire cattle are efficient grazers and have a superior quality udder.
In 1929, two Ayrshire cows were walked from Brandon, Vermont to the National Dairy Show at St. Louis, Missouri. Ayrshire cattle are red and white. The Guernsey breed of dairy cattle was developed by Normandy monks on the Isle of Guernsey, a small island in the English Channel off the coast of France. Guernseys are intermediate in size and produce milk that is high in protein and butterfat. Jersey - The Jersey breed of cattle is reported as being purebred for nearly 600 years, making it one of the oldest breeds.