Size and Dexter Cattle

Size does matter!
GRR Lady in Red
*Photo of GRR Lady in Red*

Dexters are the smallest of bovines.

According to the standards of the American Dexter Cattle Association, the ideal three year old Dexter bull should measure between 38 and 44 inches at the shoulder and should not exceed 1000 pounds.  The ideal three year old Dexter cow should measure between 36 and 42 inches at the shoulder and should not exceed 750 pounds.
 
 
 

GRR Black Irish
 
 

*GRR Black Irish (long-legged)*






There are two varieties of Dexters:  short-legged or long-legged (Kerry type).  Milk and beef production, as well as other characteristics are generally the same for both types.  The same dam and sire may produce a short-legged calf in one mating and a long-legged calf  the next.

GRR Glenn Dunnit
 

*GRR Glenn Dunnit (short-legged)*
 
 
 
 
 

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