Purebred and Crossbred Tarentaise Cattle We have been raising Tarentaise cattle for twenty years and for several years I handled the promotion and public relations for the American Tarentaise Association. We are sold on Tarentaise! They are a moderate-sized cow with tremendous maternal traits and plenty of brains. Our cattle are docile and well-muscled. The females are high percentage Tarentaise built from a Red Angus base. We are currently using herdsires that are half-Tarentaise and half Black Angus from the breeding program of Lyle Wandling of Mabton, Washington. In our opinion, Tarentaise cross well with any breed, but especially with Angus and Hereford. If I had to get rid of the Tarentaise influence I'd probably quit raising cattle. We have feeder calves for sale in the Fall and herdsire prospects available at most times.