Average adult cows are 166cm long, stand 104cm at the shoulder, and weigh 63 to 94kg. A mature pelt is 4 to 5cm thick and has a throat fringe which is most developed during the fall in larger bulls. Their common colours are gray with some brown and a dash of yellow. Colour variations range from white to black or dark brown. Most calves are born brownish-red and later develop their adult colouring.
White calves remain white throughout their lives.
Both males and females have antlers which mature quickly. The period from prime to calcification can be as little as four days. The majority of the reindeer farms in BC are located in the Peace River area. There are about 8 reindeer farms in the province. These reindeer are recognized as being among the healthiest in the world.