Dølafe cattle are a non-commercial rare breed with a registered population of 40 heifers (2 years and younger) and 85 cows as of January 1995. They are a small-boned dual-purpose cattle with short legs. They are normally horned but naturally polled animals do occur. They are multicolored, ranging from almost uniformly dark brown or brindle animals to piebald (white), brown and black individuals. Live weight is approximately 450-500 kg.