Origins: Developed in Devonshire, England and is recognized as being the oldest of the English breeds.

Quality traits: Noted for its hardiness and excellent marbling (marbling refers to the fat particles contained within the muscle fibres that affect the meat’s juiciness).

Weight of bulls: 2200 to 2600 lbs.

Weight of cows: 1400 lbs.

Colour: Bright yellowish-red in colour and can vary in shade. Can be either horned or polled (born without horns). Note: Weights are mature weights.