Angeln

Angeln cattle, often called Angler cattle or Angler Rind in German sources, come from the Angeln peninsula of Schleswig-Holstein in northern Germany. They are a red dairy breed with a long regional history, valued for rich milk rather than extreme volume. Traditional animals are medium framed, solid red to dark red, with sound feet and the thrift to work in a cool, grass-growing coastal climate. The breed influenced several red dairy populations in northern Europe and is still discussed for its milk solids, longevity, and calving ease.

On farms, Angeln cattle are mainly kept for dairy production in herds that want butterfat and protein, useful udders, and cows that can do well on pasture and conserved forage. Modern breeding may include selection for production, but conservation-minded keepers also pay attention to old-type bloodlines because the population is smaller than mainstream Holstein or Red dairy breeds. Buyers should check herdbook status, health testing, and whether animals represent traditional Angeln lines or more heavily improved red dairy genetics.

Colors: Belted, Black, Black and White, Blaze Faced, Blue Roan, Brindle, Brockle Faced, Brown, Brown and White, Dun, Gray, Grey, Highbelt, Highpark, Lineback, Mottled, Pied, Red, Red and White, Red Roan, Riggit, Roan, Silver, Solid Black, Solid Red, Solid White, Speckled, Spotted, White, White Faced, Yellow