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Our Irish Dexters
Dexter cattle were originally
developed in southern Ireland and later imported to the United States in the early 1900's. Irish Dexters stand between
36-42 inches at the shoulder when fully grown and are bred for both milk and meat. Mature 3 yr old bulls weigh about 1,000
lbs., mature cows no more than 750 lbs. These cattle come in 3 colors: black, red and dun. Irish Dexters have two body
types: long-bodied and very short-legged or proportionally built with two subtypes- dairy (Kerry-type) and "beefy"
("stocky"). We have the latter with both Kerry and beefy builds. All types are accepted by the American Dexter
Cattle Association (ADCA) and Purebred Dexter Cattle Association (PDCA). Both registries host an online pedigree available
which is quite thorough as well as fascinating to read. We can share by experience that Irish Dexters are calm, inquisitive and a joy to own. Seeing the calves playing
in the field or the cows and bull running with the goats and llama is a sight. Dexters are quick to learn, not fussy and
just the perfect size for smaller farms.
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