Brown Swiss cattle originated in Switzerland, the result of breeding German cattle and smaller Swiss cattle. The effect was a larger animal that responded well to the demands of terrain and climate of Switzerland. A Brown Swiss bull might weigh 900 kg.
Scientific Name: Bos taurus
Characteristics: Brown Swiss bulls are larger animals with strong legs, as this figure displays.
Size and Color: At 14 cm long and 8.3 cm tall, this sturdy Brown Swiss bull is similar in size to a large chocolate bar. As with most Brown Swiss cattle, it has a lighter back along with black hooves and snout.