Real Wagyu comes from four specific breeds, but one breed makes up nearly all of it.

Wagyu is not just one type of cow. It actually refers to four distinct Japanese breeds: Japanese Black, Japanese Brown, Japanese Polled, and Japanese Shorthorn. However, the Japanese Black is the true superstar of the meat world. It makes up over 90% of all Wagyu raised in Japan. This specific breed is the one that produces the super-rich, highly marbled beef that people around the world dream of eating.