(I) Dairy breeds or Milch breeds: They are high milk yielders with extended lactation. Eg., Sindhi, Gir, Sahiwal, Jersy, Brown Swiss, Holstein cattle.
(II) Draught purpose breeds: Bullocks are good for draught purpose. Eg. Kangayam, Malvi.
(III) Dual Purpose breeds: Cows are meant for yielding more milk and bullocks are used for better drought purpose Eg. Ongole, Hariana.