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   How big is a Dexter cattle?

   • Standing 40 inches tall and weighing 700-900 lbs., Dexter cattle are some of the smallest cattle in the world. Although size is the breed’s most distinguishing characteristic, Dexters are a useful, productive, multi-purpose animal. The Dexter originated in southern Ireland during the early 1800s.

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   What does a Dexter cow look like?

   • Dexter’s have two body types: cattle with average bodies and short legs (not as favored) and cattle that are small in every way. The body of a Dexter cow is broad and deep with rounded hips. Their mid-sized horns are white with black tips and sweep up toward the sky. Dexter cows are usually solid black, but they can be red or dun.

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   What is a Dexter breed?

   • The Dexter breed is a small breed of cattle. It is a dual-purpose breed, with the average weight of a cow being some 300 - 350 Kg's and standing 92cm - 107cm at the shoulder. There are two recognized types, short legged and non-short, both of which have their equal merits. The breed comes in three colours, predominately black, but also red and dun.

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   Do Dexter cattle have short legs?

   • Dexter cattle have short legs compared to other breeds; increased shortness is displayed from the knee to the fetlock. Dexter cattle are very hardy, efficient grazers and are able to thrive on poor land. The Dexter is dual-purpose breed, reared for both milk and beef.

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   Learn about the Dexter breed, a small, hardy, and versatile cattle from Ireland that can be used for beef, milk, and draft. Find out the breed characteristics, colors, horns, and history of the American Dexter Cattle Association.

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   The Dexter is an Irish breed of small cattle. It originated in the eighteenth century in County Kerry, in south-western Ireland, and appears to be named after a man named Dexter, who was factor of the estates of Lord Hawarden on Valentia Island. Until the second half of the nineteenth century it was considered a type within the Kerry breed.

   • Country of origin: Ireland
   • Use: dual-purpose, meat and milk

   • Distribution: world-wide
   • Weight: Female: average 325 kg (700 lb)

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   Learn about Dexter cattle, one of the smallest cattle breeds in the world, originating from Ireland and valued for their milk and beef production. Find out their history, characteristics, uses, and conservation status.

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   Feb 18, 2024 · Learn about the Dexter cattle, a small and versatile breed from Ireland that produces both beef and milk. Find out their advantages, disadvantages, and how they compare to other breeds.

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   Feb 19, 2024 · Learn about the Dexter cow, a small, adaptable and dual-purpose breed from Ireland. Find out its history, appearance, milk and beef production, and suitability for small-scale farming.

   • Breed Name: Dexter
   • Place of Origin: Southern Ireland

   • Bull (Male) Size: 1,000 pounds
   • Uses: Beef, milk, draft

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   Learn about the history, characteristics, and benefits of the Dexter, a dual-purpose breed of cattle originating from Ireland. The Dexter is small, efficient, versatile, and adaptable to different climates and management systems.