Griffen cattle were medium-large for Pineywoods. They were yellow with thick proportions and long-broad heads. Their horns were broad with a distinctly Spanish upward and outward twist. They very closely resembled the Spanish cattle of their time.
This line of cattle got down to only a couple of animals. It is only though the dedicated breeding efforts of two breeders that a small number of high percentage Griffen now exist. More dedicated effort is needed to keep the program alive long term.
Today these percentage Griffens vary a bit more in color (They may have white, or be darker in color) and horn shape, but cattle do pop up that very closely resemble the originals.