In English, the word indicating origin from the Friesland region is typically spelled "Frizian". However, the alternative spelling with an "s" is used for Holstein Friesian cattle. During much of the history of the Friesch Paarden Stamboek, the breed register, most breeders of the horses also were breeders of dairy cattle and the same spelling was also used for both animals, particularly by English-language breeding societies and registries.