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The vital link in the beef production chain

The Whitebred Shorthorn is a completely separate breed from the Beef Shorthorn or Dairy Shorthorn. Whitebred Shorthorns are bred mainly in the border counties of England and Scotland, and although the origin of the breed is somewhat obscure, it is likely that they were derived from the white dual purpose Shorthorn cattle, locally known as the Cumberland Shorthorn.

The Whitebred Shorthorn bull is bred primarily as a crossing bull to mate with any breed of female, but principally with the Galloway to produce the noted Blue Grey, and the Highland producing a Cross Highlander, the progeny being well suited to the full range of British climatic conditions.

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The Whitebred Shorthorn Association is a member of the National Beef Association and is supported by the Rare Breed Survival Trust.

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Upcoming Events

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​​​Annual Spring Show

Harrison and Hetherington, Carlisle
TBC

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Agri Expo

Harrison & Hetherington, Carlisle

Friday 30th October

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Annual Blue Grey Sale

Harrison and Hetherington, Lockerbie 

TBC

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​​Annual Autumn Show and Sale

Harrison and Hetherington, Carlisle

Friday 6th November 2026

Regional Contacts

North East - Jonjo Pattinson 07867 512151

South West - Karen Wall 01598 741604

Scotland - June Taylor  01644 440551

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About The Breed

The Whitebred Shorthorn (often refered to as the White Shorthorn) is bred primarily as a crossing bull to mate with any breed of female, but principally with the Galloway to produce the noted Bluegrey, and the Highland producing a Cross Highlander, the progeny from both these crosses being well suited to the full range of British climatic conditions, and able to utilise the poorest of grazing land.

News 

Spring Sale 
Report 2026

A standout performance in a strong bull class of eight entries saw Blackburn Acer rise to the top

Sales Dates
Released 2025

2025 Sales dates for Spring & Autumn are now available. 

Autumn Sale
Report 2025

What a sale! After the success of the Blue Grey sale there was a lot of interest in the breed, the aisles where busy

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Meet Our Committee

President

Mr John Whitfield

 Elected to council 1980

Vice President

Mr John Pattinson

 1996

Secretary

Mrs Anna Pattinson

2019 -

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Vice Chairmen

Mrs J Taylor

2018

Chairman

Mr John J Pattinson 

2020

Directors

Mr John Atkinson (2017), Mr Ian Bell (2013), Miss Helen Chard (2017),  Mr D Hamer (2019), Mr Andrew Hewson (2017),

Mr Gordon Jackson (1997),  Mr Gordon Kyle (2013), Mr Keith Laurie (1983), Mr J J Pattinson (2020), Mrs June Taylor (2018),

Mr Robert Telford (2010), Mr Trevor Wallace (2010) Mrs K Wall, Mr R Bell (2024) Mr A Murray (2025) Mr S Redman.

Committee
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