Bright Raven
Well-known member
Simmental and Fleckvieh are the same breed. The old world Simmentals looked like this beautiful cow:
I was looking at some older bulls in the ASA book. They are American Simmentals registered by ASA. Here is an example:
Today's modern Simmental looks more like this:
In discussions posted on CT, there is criticism that the Modern Simmental has been selected for black pelage with the only desirable white as an off color on the face. Not the full white face but a spot or a blaze. They criticize that the Modern Simmental has deviated from its traditional red, yellow, brown and white color characteristics.
On the other hand, there are those who disparage any animal that reflects the traditional colors.
As the cliche "You cannot have it both ways". Or can you?
I was looking at some older bulls in the ASA book. They are American Simmentals registered by ASA. Here is an example:
Today's modern Simmental looks more like this:
In discussions posted on CT, there is criticism that the Modern Simmental has been selected for black pelage with the only desirable white as an off color on the face. Not the full white face but a spot or a blaze. They criticize that the Modern Simmental has deviated from its traditional red, yellow, brown and white color characteristics.
On the other hand, there are those who disparage any animal that reflects the traditional colors.
As the cliche "You cannot have it both ways". Or can you?