Many of these people had been raising Ankole-Watusi cattle since before 1978. They felt that it was time to begin a breed registry which could collect and maintain pedigree information and conserve this interesting breed. Within five months, the Registry had 74 members nationwide. These members shared a strong commitment to the breed, though they had different priorities for it. Cattle may be solid or spotted in color.
Horns are long and symmetrical, with a base large and proportional to horn length.
Lyre and circular shapes are preferable to flat. Newborn calves weigh 30 - 50 pounds. At night, the herd-members sleep together, with the calves in the center of the group for protection. The horns of the adults serve as formidable weapons against any intruders. The milk is about 10 percent fat.