One of the largest sized and producing dairy breeds, the black and white Holsteins to many are the quintessential dairy cow.
Jerseys are a smaller breed, producing rich butterfat milk. They're one of the most popular breeds among homesteaders.
Milking Devons, known as the first British cattle to come to America, are highly adaptable, milk and meat producers.
The Pineywoods and Florida Cracker have a rich history--and can serve a small farmer as a hardy, efficient beef, milk or draft cattle choice.