Brighten your day with these 12 Highland Cattle calves
We drink their milk all the time, and rarely think of them as anything other than dairy machines. But cows can be every bit as cute as any dog or cat, especially if it’s as fluffy to match. That’s where the Highland Cattle comes in.
This Scottish cattle breed are the typical cow’s fluffier kin, and your hands will sink into their soft curls with every pet. Their coats are a double coat, with the outer coat being oilier than the inner one. That means these cattle couldn’t care less about strong winds and regular rainfall.
And as a bonus, the thick, double coat makes them nothing short of adorable. They’re like Poodle cows.
1. You can choose a color you like.
Not unlike cats and certain dog breeds, Highland Cattle also sport more than a few coat color variants. There’s a golden brown, a creamy white, two-tone and greyish brown. So you can look for one you like the most, or just collect them all (provided you have a large enough place to take care of them!).
2. Curls for days.
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With enough curls to rival a poodle, or a very curly-haired person, you’ll probably be signing up for some major grooming duty. I’m not one to know where you can get cattle shampoo, but it’s best you start asking around!
3. Boop the snoot.
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This miniature moo-moo is just asking to be held and cuddled. Imagine petting and rubbing it and having your fingers sink into its soft, puffy coat. Plus those hooves are as cute as any dog’s paws.
4. They’re like blankets in cow form.
Even as calves, these cattle have enough coat thicknesses to rival a Wookie. And rather than go “Can somebody get this big, walking carpet out of my way?”, I would very much like to take this walking carpet home with me and shower it with love.
5. Mama with the killer hairdo.
Mom’s rocking quite the bangs there. Her baby will get the same calves in time. Nonetheless, it’s just not fair that this cow has better looking bangs than most of us, even though she never has to style her own hair.
6. Mood.
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This girl is getting to act out what all of us want to do since we opened this list. And how appropriate that she’s sporting bangs too. I wonder if the calf has any idea what’s going on.
7. I’m jealous.
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With that snapback, shades and ‘stache, this guy looks just about ready to ride off on his motorcycle with this calf in the sidecar. I don’t actually know if he’s a motorcyclist, but I do know that he’s having the joy of his life in this photo.
8. It’s a “Do nothing and relax with the calf” kind of day.
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Pillows are supposed to go under your head, not over it. But this is a welcome exception. As long as the calf is comfy, I won’t be moving an inch!
9. “Mom’s is way better than this”.
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Calves need their milk, and lots of it. So if you plan on babysitting one, bring the biggest bottle you can find. It may not beat their mom’s milk, but it’s not like they’ll complain.
10. It’s over, Anakin. I have the high ground.
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With their reddish brown fur and all those locks and curls, it’s hard not to think of Ewan McGregor’s own iconic Obi Wan hair from the Star Wars prequels. This one’s even accidentally recreated the “high ground” scene.
11. Just let me stretch a bit.
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Cows get tight jointed and cramped up too. Sometimes, a good, satisfying stretch is what they need. It might help unravel any knots in that coat too.
12. That renaissance painting look.
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The way these two fixate their gazes on the camera is equal parts adorable and foreboding. But I doubt they mean any harm. It’s not like they can stop you from picking them up and hugging them anyway!
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Source: [BoredPanda, HappyHensandHighlands, RatiaRanch]