Dexter Cattle
Originated in Ireland some 150 years ago.

  • Small
  • Hardy
  • Economical
  • Docile
  • Commercial Value

Our Bull Jasper as a youngster

Here he is pictured at 2 days of age

Here he is on January 7, 2006

What a surprise this one was! He was born November 24th 2005, Thanksgiving day, our first color other than black. . He is for sale....contact me for details.
 
 
 

Heifer calf born June 17, 2006
Bull calf born October 25, 2004... He is 26 1/2" at the withers at 1 year
Pictures below were taken June 2005 - 8 months old
His full brother was only 34" at the withers at 2 years of age - this bull is for sale. Oh yes, he loves to be brushed and scratched on the neck!

Jorie one of our short leg cows

Heifer calf born March 10, 2004


short leg bull calf about a month old

Dexter Bull Born November 7th 2002 (Picture taken August 2004)

We chose the Dexter because they possess all the desirable characteristics that we were looking for.

They are the smallest purebred breed of cattle in the world, measuring 36 to 44 inches at the shoulder at maturity. They are very hardy animals, thriving in both hot and cold climates with little difficulty and are ideal for limited acres. They will prosper on grass and vegetation that other cattle will not eat. They are easy to handle, very tractable and easily trained.

They are known for their ease in calving and make good mothers. They are sometimes used in cross breeding with larger beef breeds, on first calf heifers, to ensure easy calving. Breeding longevity is excellent with some cows calving regularly to 16 or 18 years of age

The Dexter has a high percent dressed carcass of lean, tender, flavor fine grained beef. Meat is well marbled and fine tasting. With less fat, the meat is ideal for the health conscious consumer. The Dexter is an ideal family milk cow with one of the highest % of butterfat and the milk is easily digested.

We have One bull calf available now (born October 25th 2004. We have one heifer calf available born June 2005.

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To find out more about Dexters: The American Dexter Cattle Association