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Highland cattle (Scottish Gaelic: Bò Ghàidhealach; Scots: Heilan coo), also called long-haired Highland cattle, long-haired Scottish cattle, North Highland cattle, Scottish cattle, Scottish Highland cattle, and West Highland cattle, are a Scottish breed of cattle. They have long horns and long, wavy, woolly coats that are coloured red, ginger, black, dun, yellow, white, grey, "silver" (white but with a black nose and ears), or tan, and they also may be brindled. They originated in the Highlands and Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland and were first mentioned in the 6th century AD. The first herd book described two distinct types of highland cattle but crossbreeding between the two has brought about only one extant, registered type. They have since been exported worldwide. They are a hardy breed, having been bred to withstand the conditions in the Scottish Highlands. Their long hair gives the breed its ability to overwinter. Bulls can weigh up to 800 kilograms (1,800 pounds) and cows can weigh up to 500 kilograms (1,100 pounds). (from Wikipedia)