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. The Jersey breed was developed on the Island of Jersey, a small island in the English Channel, off the coast of France. Jerseys were first brought to the United States in the 1850's.
Jersey cattle are more tolerant of the heat than some of the larger-bodied breeds.
Jersey cows produce more pounds of milk per pound of body weight than any other breed of dairy cattle. Jerseys can have a wide range of colors. It was reported as early as the mid-1500's in northeastern England. In 1783, Shorthorn cattle were first imported into Virginia in the United States. The Shorthorn breed served a triple-purpose.