Texas Longhorn The Texas Longhorn needs little introduction, but this breed is often misunderstood because of the rise of modern Longhorns. These modern hybrids captivate people with their exceptionally wide horn spreads. Often referred to as “Wronghorns” by traditional Longhorn breeders, these modern cattle are crosses of the original Longhorns with other large-horned breeds, such as the Ankole-Watusi or the English Longhorn. The historic Texas Longhorn is of Iberian origin, and these cattle are still the useful, rough-and-tumble breed we know from history. They can begin calving at 2 years of age, and can produce a calf every year well into their 20s.