Belted Galloway Quiz
The Belted Galloway is a traditional breed of beef which has a Scottish origin. It's from the Galloway cattle of the Galloway region of Southwestern Scotland and has adapted itself to living on the poor upland pastures and windswept moorlands of the area. The exact origin of it is often attributed to the presence of crossbreeding with the similarly colored Dutch Lakenvelder breed.
- 1.
Which of the following isn't one of the nicknames of the Belted Galloway?
- A.
Beltie
- B.
Oreo Cow
- C.
Panda Cow
- D.
Oreo Galloway
Correct Answer
D. Oreo Galloway -
- 2.
What is the weight of a male Belted Galloway?
- A.
770-850KG
- B.
450-675KG
- C.
570-850KG
- D.
635-980KG
Correct Answer
A. 770-850KG -
- 3.
The white stripe is often on what part of the body coat?
- A.
The beginning
- B.
The middle
- C.
The ending
- D.
The underneath
Correct Answer
B. The middle -
- 4.
What is the weight of a female Belted Galloway?
- A.
635-980KG
- B.
570-850KG
- C.
450-675KG
- D.
770-890KG
Correct Answer
C. 450-675KG -
- 5.
Which of the following is the most visible characteristic of this breed?
- A.
Long hair coat
- B.
Polled nature
- C.
Coarseness of the outer coat
- D.
Thick body structure
Correct Answer
A. Long hair coat -
- 6.
If a female belted galloway has white above the dewclaw other than the belt, it can't be registered in the Herd Book. Is this statement true?
- A.
It was the case in the 1800s but not anymore
- B.
It's very false
- C.
It's true
- D.
It's true. It can't also be registered in the Appendix
Correct Answer
C. It's true -
- 7.
Which of the following is true about Belted Galloway?
- A.
They're violent
- B.
They don't maintain maternal instinct
- C.
They're generally quiet
- D.
They aren't suited for rough grazing lands
Correct Answer
C. They're generally quiet -
- 8.
When were they formally removed from the Rare Breeds Survival Trust's watch list?
- A.
2015
- B.
2012
- C.
2005
- D.
2007
Correct Answer
D. 2007 -
- 9.
Galloway breeders acquired their herd book when?
- A.
1878
- B.
1890
- C.
1853
- D.
1895
Correct Answer
A. 1878 -
- 10.
The Belted Galloway Association was formed in Scotland in what year?
- A.
1921
- B.
1952
- C.
1989
- D.
1937
Correct Answer
A. 1921 -
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