The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

COW FIGHT CUSTOM

IN THE SPRING OF THE YEAR, IN SOME SWISS STATES, A
COW FIGHT IS HAD. THIS IS A BIG AFFAIR, SOMEWHAT
LIKE A SPECIAL HORSE RACE IN OUR COUNTRY. (BETS
ARE EVEN MADE ON THE OUTCOME.) THIS FIGHT IS TO
DETERMINE WHICH COW, THE STRONGEST, CAN WEAR THE
BIGGEST BELL.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD ; COLLECTORS HOME

Date learned: 10-28-1970