Tag: history

  • A Plumb Good Dexter Breeder

    A Plumb Good Dexter Breeder

    Charles Sumner Plumb was a very accomplished man, not just an influential breeder for Kerry and Dexter cattle, but a man of great learning, who had written books and conducted many studies on farming and livestock. Plumb was born in Massachusetts where he initially went to Massachusetts Agricultural College. His education and studies are extensive…

  • THE AMERICAN KERRY AND DEXTER CATTLE CLUB – BULLETIN 5

    THE AMERICAN KERRY AND DEXTER CATTLE CLUB – BULLETIN 5

    Many thanks to Judy Spronaugle for the source of this information.

  • THE AMERICAN KERRY AND DEXTER CATTLE CLUB BULLETIN FOUR
  • Dexters No Bigger Than Dogs

    Dexters No Bigger Than Dogs

    I usually like to start these articles with a picture of a Dexter cow from the past, that will be the focus for the historical adventure, as we travel back in time. But sadly, this time I have no beautiful and memorable cow to set the tone, as one could not be found for a…

  • Sustainability Podcast – The Irish Dexter

    Sustainability Podcast – The Irish Dexter

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  • What a Dexter family gathering!

    What a Dexter family gathering!

    Here is what a Dexter family gathering looked like in the 1800s. Notice that the cottage cow is handled pretty much like the family horse. This photo was taken from the Facebook group DexterCattle Historical with the permission of Judy Spongaule. Judy has a wealth knowledge about our wonderful breed.

  • “Dairy Breed” Champion Dexter Bull                                                 Atlantic Spratt

    “Dairy Breed” Champion Dexter Bull Atlantic Spratt

    Dexter Cattle put a high emphasis on dairy traits and beef traits equally. Thoughtful breeders were honing these Irish cattle to excel in both capacities. One of the ways they were doing this, was by selecting bulls from dams with known milk records. Pedigree information is interesting to reflect on when you see repeated names…

  • What is Dexter Beef?

    What is Dexter Beef?

    ”With the rise of farm-to-table eating and artisanal meats many diners are seeking out flavorful beef from non-commercial cattle breeds. One such breed gaining popularity is Dexter beef a tender, succulent meat from small, hardy cows native to Ireland.” https://redtablemeats.com/fresh-meat/beef/what-is-dexter-beef

  • The Colorado Line

    The Colorado Line

    The mama is #116 Briarhook Juno Legacy # L03860LH-19HH and bull calf born September 29 with Fitz’s Golden Legacy Dillen. Dillen is our current sire, and he is the progeny of Colorado Chief and Chautauqua Demelza. About the author…Angie Gaines grew up in the Sandhill Piedmont of North Carolina. As a child she accompanied her…

  • Dexters ARE Irish and Proud of It

    Dexters ARE Irish and Proud of It

    Dexters are well known as Irish Dexters even if many other points about them are debated. The above bull though registered with the Dexter Cattle Society is an Irish Dexter with a “fine type and constitution” as the article states. I checked, he certainly was owned and breed by Mr. W. Lindsay Everard of Ratcliffe.…

  • Lying out all winter long, Getting nothing more than what they can pick up and a small portion of hay Night and Morning.

    Lying out all winter long, Getting nothing more than what they can pick up and a small portion of hay Night and Morning.

    Dexters have long been hailed as hardy and thrifty even adaptable to locations from Africa to snow laden areas. This article I am sharing was written by R. Tait Robertson; he was a famous and most influential Dexter breeder for his day. He was not just any armature Dexter owner, since he was a foundational…

  • THINGS TO CONSIDER ABOUT YOUR HERD IDENTIFIER.  A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY!

    THINGS TO CONSIDER ABOUT YOUR HERD IDENTIFIER. A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY!

    By Judy Sponaugle of Legacy                                                                    Another registry “innovation” finds the US herd a hodgepodge of mediocre and forgettable initialed herd names.  …

  • The American Kerry and Dexter Cattle Club ….series 1st Installment

    The American Kerry and Dexter Cattle Club ….series 1st Installment

    Many thanks to Judy Sponaugle of the Legacy Registry for providing the Irish Dexter Cattlemen with this valuable information. This is the first in a series of excerpts from The American Kerry and Dexter Cattle Club. It is a great find for all you Dexter history buffs! Seeing some of the old advertisements and recognizing…

  • The American Kerry and Dexter Cattle Club….series 2 Installment

    The American Kerry and Dexter Cattle Club….series 2 Installment

    Here is the second installment in the series of The American Kerry and Dexter Cattle Club brought to us by Judy Sponaugle of Legacy. Hope your enjoying the series!

  • The Dual Purpose Dexter And The Kerry History

    The Dual Purpose Dexter And The Kerry History

    How much dairy should we put in to a Dual purpose Dexter cow. If you were to consult the English herd books they would say 40 percent for the “Bag” with the remaining percents being 15 for the “Head and neck”, 25 for the “Body, top line, under-line, ribs, setting of the tail, shortness of…

  • The Smallest Breed – a Long History

    The Smallest Breed – a Long History

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

  • For Many the Dexter breed                                          may have a confusing Past.

    For Many the Dexter breed may have a confusing Past.

    When you consider that people in the past were a bit confused about the difference between a Dexter (Dexter Kerry) and a Kerry you understand why it confuses people now. The fact that Dexters were called Dexter Kerry for many years after the two breeds were split from each other, continued to confuse people, thinking…

  • SMALL CATTLE CARRY AWAY BIG HONORS

    SMALL CATTLE CARRY AWAY BIG HONORS

    This article written in Gloucestershire on 27th March 1986 represents a long memorable chapter of the pages in History of Dexter cattle. The Dexter in this article is being noted as truly dual purposed, possessing fine quality small joints of beef, all the while being able to suckle two calves at once and raise 8…

  • Understanding where Your Dexters came from will Give you a vision for their future.

    Understanding where Your Dexters came from will Give you a vision for their future.

    Enjoy this video from 1949 to see what a common herd of Dexters may have looked like at that time. It would be interesting to see what observations new people to the breed would take away from the video if they were to compare them to many Dexters now available for purchase.

  • History helps track changes in a herd over a period of years.

    History helps track changes in a herd over a period of years.

    When people ask me why I think the history of Dexter Cattle is important this is just one great reason that I may give. If you see changes over years happening during the foundational years you can see how breeders were interpreting improvement during a time when people were focusing on breed selection to adhere…

  • Dexter Beef Podcast – Taste the Difference

    Dexter Beef Podcast – Taste the Difference

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  • The Dexter Dwarf Podcast.  How to Breed Responsibly

    The Dexter Dwarf Podcast. How to Breed Responsibly

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  • Mini Moo Magic: The Fascinating Story of Miniature Cows

    Mini Moo Magic: The Fascinating Story of Miniature Cows

    Breeds like Miniature Highlands, Miniature Herefords, and Dexters didn’t just pop up overnight. Their histories are as varied as their appearances, with some, like the Dexter, dating back centuries, and others, like the Mini Hereford, emerging through decades of selective breeding. As land prices rise and the demand for sustainable, manageable livestock grows, miniature cattle…

  • History of the Dexter Breed

    History of the Dexter Breed

    The Dexter originated in the South Western region of Ireland.

  • ONE OF THE MOST CELEBRATED DEXTER HERDS

    ONE OF THE MOST CELEBRATED DEXTER HERDS

    Lady Loder’s  renowned Dexter herd. Please note 76 years ago and mostly dwarf! The Grinstead Herd. Submitted by Judy Sponaugle.

  • Chondrodysplasia

    Chondrodysplasia

    Article I Fact or Fiction This is the first of our articles on chondrodysplasia in Dexters. Also called chondro-carriers, shorties, or dwarfs. these terms refer to the same cattle, and will be interspersed throughout the article. Keep in mind, they all mean cattle who are carriers of the dwarf gene. Per Miriam Webster chondro means…

  • the facinating history of the dexter

    the facinating history of the dexter

    Many people ask me, “why Dexter’s?”. I believe it’s no accident that theyhave survived so long and won a special place in many hearts and mindsworldwide, including mine. Dexter’s have always been a small breed whichhave not been miniaturised, and I believe have special characteristics tooffer the people who keep them. Here, briefly is their…

  • DEXTERS survive for decades in national park

    DEXTERS survive for decades in national park

    The relocation of a feral herd of 16 Dexters that lived in the Addo Elephant National Park’s Wilderness area has caught the attention of scientists after the South African Dexter Cattle Breeders’ Society became aware of the herd roaming in the park a few years ago. The society initiated the relocation of the animals to…