The Welsh Black is a dual-purpose breed of cattle native to Wales. This breed is one of the oldest in Britain, going back to pre-Roman times. The Welsh Black was a prized possession of Britain's people upon the invasion of the Saxons. Commercial exploitation of the breed meant that drovers would drive them to English markets.

The Ancient Cattle of Wales Breed Society aims to preserve and promote the colour varieties of original Welsh cattle. Welsh cattle used to come in many colours – white, red, blue and belted, as well as black.

As Wales' only native breed of cattle, the story of the Welsh Black is steeped in history. For centuries these cattle have been prized posessions as they are equally at home in craggy uplands or lush lowland pastures. This hardy breed provides high quality meat and milk.

2024年5月27日 · Welsh black cattle are an ancient, majestic breed that have been around for thousands of years. Although it is common for Welsh black cattle to have black coats, they can have red coats, too. Welsh black cattle are unbothered by rain, snow, or harsh winds, making them tough in the face of a storm.

The Welsh Black is a native British Bree d descended from cattle of Pre-Roman Britain in the rough mountain and hill country of Wales. Originally there were two distinct strains of Welsh Blacks, both known as a dual purpose animal; the compact sturdy North Wales type and the bigger, rangier South Wales type.

2022年9月29日 · The Welsh Black is a native British breed descended from cattle of Pre-Roman Britain in the rough mountain and hill country of Wales. There is evidence that the breed, or its forerunners, existed in Roman times and it has been suggested that the breed is based on cattle from the Iberian Peninsula.

2025年3月27日 · Rare Welsh cattle whose heritage date back more than 1,000 years are at risk of dying out, a survival trust says. The Ancient Cattle of Wales breed has been added to the Rare Breeds Survival Trust ...

2024年8月26日 · The Welsh Black cattle breed is a dual purpose animal which is raised for both meat and milk production. The breed is native to Wales. And it descended from cattle of Pre-Roman Britain in the

The Welsh Black breed of cattle is one of the oldest in Britain, having inhabited the hills of Wales since pre-Roman and pre-Christian times. They were the ancient Briton’s most prized possessions when they retreated west from the invading Saxons.

2021年4月17日 · The Welsh Black is an indigenous British breed that originated in the rugged mountain and hill country of Wales and is derived from cattle of Pre-Roman Britain. Primarily, there were 2 separate strains of Welsh Blacks, both of which were referred to as a dual function animal: the durable, strong North Wales form and the larger, rangier South ...