Dexter Cattle NZ

Hardy, productive, easy-care

The Dexter is a unique and historic small animal renowned for its milk and meat, and its ability to thrive throughout NZ.

This online resource from the Dexter Cattle Society NZ aims to help you care for your herd and foster the development of the Dexter cattle breed in NZ.

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DEXTER ESSENTIALS

All about the Dexter

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NZ Dexter herd registry

Three great reasons to join the Dexter Cattle Society NZ

Access and register pure-bred Dexter cattle for your herd. (Only cattle registered with the society by members can be classified as pure-bred Dexters)

Access exclusive online DCSNZ resources

Meet up with passionate, knowledgeable and very supportive Dexter cattle owners around NZ

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Breed standard

The DCSNZ breed standard encourages improvement in Dexter herd quality, and the preservation of the natural characteristics and traits in Dexter cattle.

Registrations, transfers, culls

We have clear rules around the documentation of registrations, transfers and culls to ensure the verifiability and quality of New Zealand’s Dexter herd.

Showing and trophies

Find out where cattle shows are held, how to prepare for shows, what show etiquette is required, and who has been winning the trophies!

Society governance

The Dexter Cattle Society NZ Inc is governed by constitution and regulations. It also operates under a set of objectives and mission statements.

Society history

Although Dexters were first imported into New Zealand in 1904, the breed was maintained for only a few years. DCSNZ was incorporated in 2001.

FAQs

Still looking for Dexter information? You might find what you need here in our FAQs, or try our website search engine at the top of the page.

Members’ Area

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Six Of The Best

Here’s some Dexter beauties from around NZ. You can check out more snaps of Dexters here in our Gallery.