Where did cows come from?
Just like people whose ancestors came from other countries, the dairy cows that are commonly found in Canada originally came from overseas. As people moved here, they brought dairy cattle with them. The most popular and common breed of dairy cow in Canada is the Holstein. You can recognize these cows by the large black patches on their white bodies. This breed makes up 95% of the dairy cows in Canada. There are also red Holstein cows, which have reddish brown spots.