The Brown Swiss is, after the HF, the most productive dairy breed in the world. With an average of 9,000 kg of milk, 4% fat and 3.5% protein, the milk of this breed is pre-eminently suited for the production of cheese. In addition, the Brown Swiss is known for its robust size, big hairy ears, friendly disposition, extremely strong legs and a longer gestation period. It is by far the best breed to keep in sober conditions, for example when feed quality is low.