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For many visitors, the cows — quiet herds of Devons, Guernseys and Jerseys happily munching on the flowing grasses — are just one more piece of the picturesque landscape.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2025

Askernish is a Highland cow with hair in its eyes standing next to Herefords and Guernseys.

From Golf Digest • Feb. 11, 2013

The Guernseys — Carole, 71, and Jerry, 67 — also aren't sure if they will rebuild or not.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2010

Last week he plodded through the stalls of Santiago's national cattle show, gazed owl-solemn at placid Guernseys and mottled Ayrshires, then left, still dignified and stately.

From Time Magazine Archive

Herds of pure-bred Guernseys also exist in the Isle of Wight and in various counties of England and Scotland.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" by Various