miniature cow breeds

Dexter

Miniature Hereford

Miniature Hereford

Height: 36–44″ at shoulder
Weight: ~600–700 lb
Traits: Ireland’s oldest miniature breed; tri-purpose for beef, milk (1.5–3 gallons/day), and draft work. Hardy, efficient grazers, and generally docile

Miniature Hereford

Miniature Hereford

Miniature Hereford

Height: 38–48″
Weight: 600–1,000 lb
Traits: Like the full-sized Hereford—red body with white face—but smaller. Calm temperament, excellent beef quality, suitable for youth and show

Lowline Angus

Miniature Hereford

Miniature Scottish Highland

Height: 35–45″
Weight: 800–1,000 lb
Traits: Developed in Australia from Angus stock. Solid black, known for top-tier beef with rich marbling. Docile, hardy, efficient on forage

Miniature Scottish Highland

Miniature Scottish Highland

Miniature Scottish Highland

Height: 36–44″
Weight: 600–900 lb
Traits: A compact version of the shaggy, hardy Highland cattle. Thick coat for winter resilience, calm temperament, great for both meat production and ornamental appeal

Miniature Texas Longhorn

Miniature Scottish Highland

Miniature Texas Longhorn

Height: 38–45″
Weight: 800–1,000 lb
Traits: Miniaturized version of the iconic Texas Longhorn: hardy, multi-colored, with characteristically long horns. Ideal for ornamental or show herds

Miniature Jersey

Miniature Scottish Highland

Miniature Texas Longhorn

Height: 36–42″
Weight: 400–700 lb
Traits: Petite dairy breed from Isle of Jersey origins. Produces rich, high-butterfat milk (ideal for butter, cheese). Friendly and easy to handle

Miniature Belted Galloway (“Oreo” Cow)

Miniature Belted Galloway (“Oreo” Cow)

Miniature Belted Galloway (“Oreo” Cow)

Height: 42–44″
Weight: 800–1,000 lb
Traits: From Scotland, known for distinctive white belt around the middle. Dual-purpose with lean beef and thick winter coat—great for colder climates

Miniature Zebu

Miniature Belted Galloway (“Oreo” Cow)

Miniature Belted Galloway (“Oreo” Cow)

Height: 30–42″
Weight: 400–600 lb
Traits: A small version of the humped South Asian Zebu. Extremely heat-disease-insect resistant, hardy, calm, and suitable for hot climates or small

Panda Cow

Miniature Belted Galloway (“Oreo” Cow)

Panda Cow

Height: 35–44″
Weight: 600–800 lb
Traits: Rare U.S. breed with striking black-and-white pattern resembling a panda. Friendly, eye-catching, and popular for shows and petting zoos