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Belted Galloway
Origin
Scotland
Type
Beef
Size
Medium
Weight
1,000–2,000 lbs
Color
Black, red, or dun with white belt
Temperament
Docile
About Belted Galloway
Belted Galloways, affectionately called 'Oreo cows,' are instantly recognizable by the broad white belt encircling their black, red, or dun bodies. Developed in the Galloway region of southwestern Scotland, they carry the same thick winter double coat as their solid-colored Galloway cousins, letting them thrive in cold climates without a fat layer for insulation — which means leaner, well-flavored beef. Belties are excellent browsers that clean up rough forage other cattle refuse, making them a favorite of homesteaders and grass-fed operations alike.
Key Traits
- ✓Distinctive white belt
- ✓Thick winter double coat
- ✓Thrive on rough forage
- ✓Lean flavorful beef
- ✓Strong maternal instincts