The Dexter is an Irish breed of small cattle that originated in the eighteenth century in County Kerry, in south-western Ireland. It appears to be named after a man named Dexter, who managed the estates of Lord Hawarden on Valentia Island. Until the second half of the nineteenth century it was considered a type within the Kerry cattle breed rather than a separate one.
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It originated in the eighteenth century in County Kerry, in south-western Ireland, and appears to be named after a man named Dexter, who was factor of the estates of Lord Hawarden on Valentia Island.
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Its conservation status worldwide is listed as 'not at risk', while for Ireland it is listed as 'at risk/critical'.
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