MINIATURE DEXTER PET BREEDING PAIR
MINIATURE DEXTER PET BREEDING PAIR
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- Name: Michelle
- Posted: 02/21/2016
- Location: California
- ID #24993
JACK & MERICLE are the coolest Registered Mini Dexter Pair.They are super friendly,been to tons of petting zoo's and exhibits all over the State of CA.Both are halter broke,trailer great,raised around kids,horses,goats everything you name it they get along with it all.Jack is 41" tall and 5 and half years old and Mericle is 39" tall and 4 and half years old.They have had 2 babies together in the past and Mericle is due again in August of this year.This is one of the oldest and smallest breeds in the world originating in Ireland. Need to draw attention to your business? These guys would definitely do it! Great breeders, pets,conversation pieces for your business.Or just beautiful to look at in the pasture.They don't eat much or need much space.The are very compact and make a wonderful pet/breeding pair. Transport can be arranged no matter where you live.Text is the fastest way to get a hold of me.Thank you! $5500.00
HISTORY OF MINIATURE DEXTER (LOWLINE):
Dexter's are one of the smallest breeds of cattle and are a dual purpose breed believed to have originated in Ireland. Dexter's became popular with small landowners in Ireland and England, who were able to use them for meat, milk and labor as oxen. They require less pasture and feed than other breeds, and survive well on limited acreage.
The first American imports of Miniature Dexter Cattle arrived in 1905 and the registry was founded in 1911. Dexter's are now mainly distributed in Australia, New Zealand, Britain, Canada, Ireland, South Africa and the United States.
CHARACTERISTICS:
The American Dexter possesses many desirable characteristics. It is a very hardy animal, thriving in both hot and cold climates with little difficulty. It is tractable and easily trained, either as a pasture animal (kind on fencing) or a show animal (great with children and young adults). It is a thrifty animal and capable of thriving on a half acre per head of good pasture, given the typical Dexter's small size.
Registered cows measure between 36 and 42 inches in shoulder height at three years of age, and weigh approximately 750 pounds. Bulls are slightly larger at 38 to 44 inches shoulder height, and weigh in around 1000 pounds. The breed comes in three colors, predominately black, but also in red and dun.
PRODUCTIVITY
A milking cow can produce more milk for its weight than any other breed. The daily yield averages 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 gallons with a butterfat content of 4 to 5 percent. Yields of cream up to one quart per gallon are possible. The cream can be skimmed for butter or ice cream.
HISTORY OF MINIATURE DEXTER (LOWLINE):
Dexter's are one of the smallest breeds of cattle and are a dual purpose breed believed to have originated in Ireland. Dexter's became popular with small landowners in Ireland and England, who were able to use them for meat, milk and labor as oxen. They require less pasture and feed than other breeds, and survive well on limited acreage.
The first American imports of Miniature Dexter Cattle arrived in 1905 and the registry was founded in 1911. Dexter's are now mainly distributed in Australia, New Zealand, Britain, Canada, Ireland, South Africa and the United States.
CHARACTERISTICS:
The American Dexter possesses many desirable characteristics. It is a very hardy animal, thriving in both hot and cold climates with little difficulty. It is tractable and easily trained, either as a pasture animal (kind on fencing) or a show animal (great with children and young adults). It is a thrifty animal and capable of thriving on a half acre per head of good pasture, given the typical Dexter's small size.
Registered cows measure between 36 and 42 inches in shoulder height at three years of age, and weigh approximately 750 pounds. Bulls are slightly larger at 38 to 44 inches shoulder height, and weigh in around 1000 pounds. The breed comes in three colors, predominately black, but also in red and dun.
PRODUCTIVITY
A milking cow can produce more milk for its weight than any other breed. The daily yield averages 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 gallons with a butterfat content of 4 to 5 percent. Yields of cream up to one quart per gallon are possible. The cream can be skimmed for butter or ice cream.
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