<human>:  Why is it called an alderney cow?
<bot>: The alderney cow is a breed of cattle that was bred in the Channel Island of Alderney. Alderney is a small island in the English Channel off the coast of France. The island is part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, which is an administrative division of the British Crown. The cattle were bred to be smaller and stronger than other cattle breeds, and they are known for their thick, curly hair. The alderney cow is also known as the Alderney cow or the Alderney cattle.