Origin: Switzerland
Color: Light red or cream with faces much like the Herefords. They usually have some white spots on a white band over the shoulders
Naturally horned but breeders producing polled
Highly sought because of their rapid growth development, production of milk , butter, and cheese
Known for stature and excellent dairy qualities
Other names: Fleckvieh (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) Pie Rouge, Montbeliard, and Abondance (other European country and France) Pezzata Rossa (Italy)