Schleich 13801 Simmental Cow

This hand-painted cow figure depicts a realistic scuplt of the real cow. Featuring glossy eyes and detailed hooves, this cow is a perfect addition to any Schleich farm collection. She is also family with the Schleich Fleckvieh Bull and Simmental Calf. Fun facts about the animal: Simmental is a breed of cattle whose history dates back to the Middle Ages. Early records indicate that Simmental cattle were the result of a cross between large German cattle and a smaller breed indigenous to Switzerland. The name Simmental is derived from the name of the area where the cattle were first bred - the Simme Valley which is situated in the Berner Oberland in Switzerland.