Braunvieh translated is "Brown Cow".  the country of origin is Switzerland.  There is documented evidence that the Benedictine Monks started breeding Braunvieh cattle approximately a thousand years ago.  Through consistent breeding practices and natural selection for the harsh environment in which they lived, the Swiss Original Braunvieh evolved into a very hardy breed. 

In Switzerland it is very important to maintain the purity of the Original Fullblood breed of cattle.   All animals entered into the herdbook must prove to be Fullblood.  This is proved with a certificate of descent (pedigree) by the breeder.  Internationally, there are three breed directions recognized and each have their own criteria for breed registration.

1. Original Fullblood Braunvieh (100% Fullblood)
2. Swiss Braunvieh, known as Allswiss in the U.S. (cross of Original Fullblood Braunvieh and Brown Swiss Dairy breed)
3. Brown Swiss (developed in the U.S. for milk production)

Characteristics for the ideal Original Braunvieh include the following:

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