20 COMMON TYPES OF COW BREEDS AND WHAT MAKES THEM SPECIAL 1. Holstein – gives the most milk 2. Jersey – milk is rich and creamy 3. Angus – top beef quality 4. Hereford – strong and easy to raise 5. Brahman – heat-resistant and tough 6. Simmental – big and grows fast 7. Charolais – heavy and muscular 8. Limousin – lean beef, strong body 9. Guernsey – golden milk, gentle nature 10. Brown Swiss – calm and gives lots of milk 11. Shorthorn – good for both milk and meat 12. Dexter – small but useful f