North Bridgeport in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Dexter Cattle

Bos taurus

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 6, 2023

1. Dexter Cattle Marker

Inscription.
Dexter cattle are the smallest North American breed of cattle. Dexter cattle were originally brought to the U.S. in 1912 from Ireland and quickly became popular due to their ideal size for the small family farms of the time.

Description: males up to 800 lbs. stand 47" tall[;] females up to 650 lbs. stand 43"[;] can be black, red, light brown, or a combination of these colors
Range: a domestic breed raised on farms throughout the U.S. and other parts of the world
Diet: Grass, hay and other vegetation
Lifespan: can live into their teens
Family Life: generally give birth to a single calf
Status: listed as Recovering by The ALBC

Erected by Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 41° 12.718′ N, 73° 10.891′ W. Marker is in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. It is in North Bridgeport. Marker is on Noble Avenue north of Crown Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport CT 06610, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Domestic Cattle (within shouting distance of this marker); Narragansett Turkey

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 6, 2023

2. Dexter Cattle Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.