saw an article in the Sunday Times this week about a breed called Dexter.
there was also miniature of the Angus and Hereford breeds mentioned.
anyone on here have any experience of these?
Bovine Miniatures?
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Bovine Miniatures?
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Re: Bovine Miniatures?
Dexter is a very popular breed for smallholders; I know people up here who keep them. Never heard of the other mini versions... 
You could also try Shetland cattle - they are nice and small.
You could also try Shetland cattle - they are nice and small.
Ina
I'm a size 10, really; I wear a 20 for comfort. (Gina Yashere)
I'm a size 10, really; I wear a 20 for comfort. (Gina Yashere)
Re: Bovine Miniatures?
Belted galloway are reasonably small as well I believe (although I have to say I am no cattle expert). These small breeds are the ones that escaped being bred larger during the agricultural revolution of the 18th century.