The Guernsey is brown or fawn (light yellowish tan) with white spots of various sizes on the body or face.
Characteristics
She is medium in size, weighing about 1,200 pounds in maturity. Her milk has a golden color due to a high content of beta carotene, and also contains higher amounts of butterfat and protein.
History
The Guernsey originated from the Isle of Guernsey, a tiny island in the English Channel.
Fun Fact
Since the 1950s, Golden Guernsey trademark milk has been sold in the U.S. and Canada as a premium product.
