| Angus | - Hardy, naturally polled and highly marketable
- Tend to mature early and continue breeding later, with relatively few calving difficulties
- Do well foraging in steep country
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| Dexter | - Originated in Ireland and were used as a house cow for both meat and milk
- Often recommended for acreage and hobby farms due to their small size
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| Galloway | - One of the oldest naturally polled (no horns) breeds
- Popular for their good mothering instincts and attractive character
- Standard and miniature sizes and several colours and markings, including black, red, dun, belted and white
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| Lowline | - Small, beefy stature
- Low birth weight (contributing to less calving problems) and mature early
- Easily trained and handled, so suit small properties and hobby farms
- Naturally polled, which is a big advantage when handling cattle
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| Murray Grey | - Adaptable and quiet
- Thrive in most environments
- Good beef breed due to their efficiency at converting feed to muscle mass
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| Square Meater | - Medium framed with a large posterior; naturally polled
- Sweet, gentle nature
- Fast growth rate and easy calving
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