The Galloway of today retains many of the characteristics of its ancient ancestors. In fact, the characteristics of the breed written in the first herdbook remains the standard today:
- Head: Short, square, narrow at muzzle and always polled. The eye should be quick and lively.
- Neck: Bends upwards (bulls) and small near the head.
- Body: Straight and sound with plenty of room for the lungs. The back should be straight from ear to rump, broad and level over the kidneys, and no rise at the root of the tail. Ribs should be long, the belly of moderate size with a large pelvis. The flank should be full and broad at the head of the loins. The udder should be small and compact with short teats.
- Legs: Short and straighter at the hind knee-joint than many other breeds.
- Tail: Thick, short and bushy with hair.
- Hide: Thick
- Hair: Long and shaggy. The breed is predominantly black in colour, although dun and red colours also fall within the Society’s remit.
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