In Canada, they are classified as a dual-purpose breed for both meat and milk. Smallest purebred dual-purpose breed of cattle in the world. Can be black, red or dun. All purebreds are horned. They were imported from Britain to Canada in 1853 and are believed to be one of the oldest registered breeds in Canada.
Basic colours are black, dun, red.
Belted Galloways come in the same colours but have a wide white belt around their stomachs.