Together with the Monchina and the Betizu, it is one of the three indigenous breeds of the Basque Country. The name of the breed comes from and indicates cattle of the land, local. Black mucous membranes and a silver border around the muzzle, which in males may disappear over the years. The hair is smooth and fine and forms a fringe or fringe. It is a group of strong animals, good walkers, with a lively temperament
, conserving a good predisposition for handling, derived from their long past as tractors. Also used in the Basque Country sport of stone dragging. This is a typical mountain breed. The Terreña cow has a lower quantitative meat yield than other meat breeds, but is superior in quality. Its meat is mellow, soft, tasty and well marbled with fat. Its slightly dark colour is indicative of its time spent in the mountains and the abundant exercise it receives while grazing.
