Origins: Originated in France. First imported to Canada in 1968.

Quality traits: Traditionally recognized for high growth rates, good milking abilities and good dispositions.

Weight of bulls: 2200 lbs.

Weight of cows: 1500 lbs.

Appearance: Cattle generally have dark red and white colour patterns and can also be black or solid red. Traditionally, horned but polled (born without horns) and scurred (born with small horns) animals have also developed.