Follow up to "Why do Fairy Cows Have Red Ears" Post!

It has occurred to me that what needs to be pointed out in regards to the prior posting, is that in the United Kingdom, there is no confusion about what exactly a British White is. UK breeders of British White cattle know well the heritage and the special nature of their herds. They most likely have no need to be bothered with the distinctions made by the Park Cattle Society. It's doubtful that they have numerous people questioning just what it is they are raising in their pastures.

In the USA, we must educate and inform others about the British White breed, as it's relatively new to this country. Interested new breeders attempt to educate their own selves on the background of this breed, and they find ample sources of confusion to turn them away from choosing British White cattle, ample sources of confusion that may lead them to doubt the veracity of the breed itself. It is the unique nature of the cattle themselves that brings in a new breeder. It's certainly not the cohesive information at large on the history of the breed -- as there's not any to be found.

It would be nice to simply say they are the polled White Park, renamed British White back in the 40's when the horned and polled groups split to pursue their own interests and future. BUT, once you say that and the prospective breeder does a little research, the he or she will encounter the absurd writings of the Park Cattle Society declaring no relation to the polled British White......and then you may or may not get the opportunity to try to explain why they found that official sounding misinformation.

So, it's a different atmosphere that we live in, work in, here in the USA, as breeders of British White cattle.