Raising Dexter Cattle for Beginners Raising Dexter cattle is not something new. This type of cattle are an ancient breed. They are the smallest breed of cattle of British origen and are bred both for milk and for meat. They are predominantly black in color, but can also be red or dun. Dexters are a…

Dexter cattle offer a number of benefits.

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Irish Dexter cows are an endangered heritage breed cow that give great milk and tasty meat. They are a perfect "mini-cow" for the small homesteader!

A naturally small heritage breed, Dexter cattle can offer meat, milk and even draft work to farms where pasture space is a commodity.

This For Sale page is offered as a paid service to our members that are interested in advertising their Dexters on the ADCA website.

Dexter cattle take up less space, cost less to raise, and are a dual purpose breed. These hardy cows are perfect for a small homestead.

The process of selecting a Dexter herd sire should be undertaken carefully. A bull is not just one animal in your herd -- he is 50% of your herd! The guide I wish I'd had!

These hardy animals, a third the size of a Friesian, are popular in conservation projects

The native home of the Dexter is in the Kerry region of southwestern Ireland where they were owned by small land holders.