logo Standards of Perfection

 

It is time that we establish some breed standards that all breeders may work toward achieving.
We will identify ideal markings, type, structures, frame, growth rates, mature weights, etc., etc.

I. BueLingo Cattle Markings and Color
BueLingo Identified Female
  Ideal Acceptable
 
I. Hair Color Black ~ dark, rich
Red ~ deep cherry		 Black ~ light or brown tint
Red ~ lighter shades and tiger striping		 Any other color including roan & brindle
II. Belt Solid white encircle ½ to ¾ of mid section between girth & hip bone, should be symmetrical Narrow, wide or uneven but must encircle entire mid-section No belting or incomplete belt
III. Switch Solid black or red Light or gray hairs, not to exceed 25% Odd colored hairs exceeding 25%
IV. Feet & Legs Solid black or red Lighter or darker shades White markings
V. Skin & Muzzle Black ~ Black or gray
Red ~ Dark pink		 Black ~ Smokey
Red ~ Gray or Mottled		  
VI. Teats Dark as other skin Mottled skin or light color  
VII. Udder & Sheath Dark color same as rest of body Light or White hair  
VIII. Hooves & Horns Black ~ black or dark gray
Red ~ dark red or gray
(Prefer Polled)		 Light color or striped  

 

II. BueLingo Size and Growth Pattern
 
GOAL: Produce a "Choice" market heifer or steer weighing at least 1,100 lbs. in 18 months or less.

A. Male

Age Weight
Range (lbs.)		 Hip Height
(inches)		 Rump Width
(inches)		 Frame Score Scrotum Circumference
(cm.)
at Birth 60 to 80  
205 Days 500 to 700 46 to 47   6 to 6½  
365 Days 800 to 1000 51 to 52 22½ to 24½ 6 to 6½ › 36
15 Months 950 to 1200 53 to 54 22½ to 24½ 6 to 6½ › 38
Mature
48 Months		 1400 to 1800 58 to 59 24 to 27 6 to 6½ › 40

 

B. Female

Age Weight
Range (lbs.)		 Hip Height
(inches)		 Rump Width
(inches)		 Frame Score
at Birth 50 - 75  
205 Days 400 to 600 41 to 44   4 to 5½
365 Days 650 to 850 45 to 48 19 to 22 4 to 5½
15 Months 750 to 1000 46½ to 49½ 19½ to 22½ 4 to 5½
Mature
48 Months		 1000 to 1200 50 to 53 21 to 24 4 to 5½

A BueLingo cow should wean a calf every year
of at least one-half (½) of her own body weight.