Historical

Bred by His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales.

A mutation that is unique to the Dexter breed

For some years a number of herds of Kerry and Dexter Cattle have existed in America.

Born Survivor – Story of the Dexter – Heritage Cattle.

Among the breeds of cattle kept by King Edward VII at Sandringham were pedigree shorthorns, red polls, Jerseys and Irish Dexters.

Dexter are classified as a small, friendly, dual-purpose breed.

The Dexter originated in the South Western region of Ireland.

Of Irish origin, the Dexter was highly valued by peasant farmers of the 1800’s

Queen Victoria is listed as owner of the Dexter bulls.

In 1920, Lady Phillips bought animals from Mrs. Conroy’s original herd.

Breed standard exactly as it was first published in England in 1900 by the Dexter Cattle Society