Dexters in Canada
Bred by His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales.
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Grade One – and the Colour Dun
A mutation that is unique to the Dexter breed
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HistoricalKerry & Dexter Herd Book – Volume 9
Among the breeds of cattle kept by King Edward VII at Sandringham were pedigree shorthorns, red polls, Jerseys and Irish Dexters.
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HistoricalCattle International Series
Dexter are classified as a small, friendly, dual-purpose breed.
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Historical“Royal Farmers”by Ralph Whitlock
Queen Victoria is listed as owner of the Dexter bulls.
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HistoricalPreface to 1890 Herdbook
In January 1887, the “Farmer’s Gazette” published the first register of Dexter (and Kerry) cattle in Ireland.
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HistoricalOrigin of the Dexter Breed
In 1920, Lady Phillips bought animals from Mrs. Conroy’s original herd.
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HistoricalLivestock Conservancy Dexters
The early Dexters adapted to the challenging conditions of open, mountainous Irish countryside and developed the hardy animals that are valued today.
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Beef HistoricalThe First American Dexter Cattle Club
For some years a number of herds of Kerry and Dexter Cattle have existed in America.
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HistoricalDexter Cattle return to Ireland
Born Survivor – Story of the Dexter – Heritage Cattle.
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HistoricalHistory of the Dexter Breed
The Dexter originated in the South Western region of Ireland.
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HistoricalThe Smallest Breed – a Long History
Of Irish origin, the Dexter was highly valued by peasant farmers of the 1800’s
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HistoricalGenetics of the Dexter Breed
Dwarfing within the Dexter breed is entirely hereditary and does not occur in an individual as a result of a mutation.
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HistoricalLivestock Conservancy Dexters
The early Dexters adapted to the challenging conditions of open, mountainous Irish countryside and developed the hardy animals that are valued today.
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