Definition of Pure-Bred Limousin Breed Standard
(as described in the Society Bye Laws dated 10th December 1998)
Size: The Limousin should have
a large, but fine, and strong boned frame. Mature Limousin females
should average 650 kilos and mature males 1000 kilos.
Coat Colour: This should be vivid
golden-red in colour. Some variation is acceptable, but it should not
be too dark or light, and should be lighter under the stomach, inside
the thighs, around the eyes and muzzle, and around the anus and end
of the tail.
Any male or female which has a solid patch of hair of an inconsistent
colour with the main coat colour and which is larger than 1.25cm in
diameter except below a straight line extending from where the flank
meets the anterior aspect of the hind leg to the point of the sternum
(breast bone) and not including the legs must not be used for pedigree
breeding. (Please see diagram overleaf.)
Limousins with black genetics show a variation in colour. Calves
can be light fawn or brown in colour graduating through different ages
to a deep black at a fully mature age. The colour of the animal irrespective
of age must always be consistent. Any male or female animals which
has a solid patch of hair of an inconsistent colour with the main coat
colour and which is larger than 1.25cm diameter except below the belly
line as shown in the diagram must not be used for pedigree breeding.
Mature black animals can often display black coats fully tinged with
brown hairs.
Head: The head should be short
with a wide forehead and broad muzzle. If horns are present they should
be fine and curved forward with slightly raised extremities of lighter
colour than the rest of the horn. The absence of horns shall not be
a bar to entry to the herdbook, providing the parentage fulfils the
Society's standards.
Body: The body should have well-fleshed
forequarters; a deep, rounded chest with well sprung ribs; a broad,
straight, and well muscled back; a large and well rounded rump, with
pin bones not too protruding; and deep and well rounded thighs. The
belly should be wide but straight, and not too prominent on the bottom
line. The hide should be fine and supple.
Legs: The legs should be fine-boned
but strong and straight with a square even stance, and sound feet.
Disposition: Animals should have a manageable disposition.
Eliminating Factors:
Any characteristics obviously contrary to the breed standard.
Any obvious malformation or deviation.
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