Country
Specie
ISO3
CAN
Language
English
Description
Dexter cattle are a small , dual-purpose breed, originating in south and southwest Ireland. The first herd book was printed in Ireland in 1890. This breed is known for its hardiness, dociliy, feed efficiency, calving ease and meat quality.
Transboundary name
Dexter
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
Do well in all climates and pasture types. Finish well on grass
Specific reproductive characteristic
Can breed at up to 20 years of age
Special characteristic of product
Meat is well-marbled and tender and cuts are smaller than other breeds.
Other special qualities
Dexters are a dual-purpose breed. They are generally docile and gentle.
Color comments
Black, Dun, Red. Only very limited white allowed in specific areas of body
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
105
Wither height females
100
Weight males
450.00
Weight females
340.00
Other specific visible traits
Small frame and stature
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1986
Description of origin
Mountainous areas of southern Ireland
Year of origin
1879
Import
Imported to Canada from United States in 1960, 1 male and 6 females.New importations in 1978 to 1980 from United Kingdom (1 male, 5 females) and 1 male from United States.
Location within country
Breed found across Canada
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Critical
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
