Dexter's are great for small landowners, many dexter owners
use them for meat, and  milk. They require less pasture and
feed than other breeds, survive well on limited and rough
rocky acreage.  Dexter's were  imported to North America, in
the early 1900's. Dexter's are now seen in many countries
including the USA,  Australia,  Britain,  Canada, New Zealand,
 Ireland, and  South Africa.  


How big is a Dexter?

Shoulder Height
Bulls: 38-44 inches (95-110 cm)
Cows: 36-42 inches (90-105 cm)




Weight
Bulls: not more than 1,000 pounds (450 kg)
Cows: not more than 750 pounds (338 kg)
Calves weigh  35-45  (16-20 kg) at birth, and by 7 months
weigh 350 to 400 pounds (158-180 kg). Full  adult size  of
dexter cattle is reached at about  5 to 6 years of age.


Physical Characteristics
Dexter cattle are among the smallest cattle breeds in the
world. Most Dexter's are black, and less frequently red or
dunn colored. They are solid and compact, and both sexes
have white horns, with black tips. Two body forms are found
within the breed: cattle with normal-sized bodies and very
short legs, or cattle that are proportionally small all around.  
Both short and long-legged types produce the same amounts
of meat and milk. Dexter cows can calve up to 16-18 years of
age. With easy gestation and birthing. The newborn calf's
weigh about 35-40 lbs. and grow at an amazing rate.

Life Span About 18-20 years
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