My fantasies of miniature-cattle ownership are simple and pure. I dream of taking my cow to the grocery store on a harness so she can peruse the low-hanging greens, of going to the dog park and ...

The Jessen family’s farm is different from its western Weld County neighbors. The rarest animals on their farm are not the marsupials – a red kangaroo and a wallaby – they keep in a pen in their yard, ...

A few weeks ago, Ken Allen of St. Cloud visited my office and told me he was going to buy some Dexter calves. “What is a Dexter?” I asked. I’m familiar with most cattle breeds, but I had never heard ...

POCATELLO — While a relatively new phenomenon, miniature breeds of cattle are rising in popularity due to their compatibility with small acreage farms. Some miniature breeds, such as Dexter and ...

I'm really not sure how keeping a "pet" cow in the backyard fits into the whole eating-locally ethos, but here's an offbeat story from the Times of London: For between 200 and 2,000, people can buy a ...

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, ...

TRAPPE, Md. – If you're a suburban cowboy hankering to raise a herd and short on ranch land, mini-cattle may be for you. New breeds of pint-sized heifers and bulls are making it easier for small ...

When it comes to alternative pets for farmers, miniature cows top the list. Unlike full-size cattle, these smaller farm animals require less space, are more docile, and easier to manage while still ...

Learn about the ideal small farm cows: Dexter cattle. MOTHER EARTH NEWS discovered the best small farm cows: Dexter cattle. Pound for pound, no bovine can match the diversity of Dexter cattle, one of ...

These are enchanting images that captivate social media: miniature cows so small they roam the house like cats and even lie on the bed. The photos come from India, where the Punganur breed is native.