Registered Dexter
Registered Dexter
Belle Fourche Carmen is a foundation cow in our herd, admired for her tremendous udder capacity and excellent attachments. Her udder is not only massive in production but also well-supported, with ideal teat length for hand milking—traits that have made her especially valuable in a working homestead dairy. While Carmen prefers a hands-off approach to affection, she is steady, reliable, and passes on her productivity and homo-polled genetics to her offspring. Her red coat and Belle Fourche lineage continue to influence our breeding program with both beauty and functionality.
Carmen — Dexter Cow
🧬 Genetics & Traits
- Milk protein: A1/A2
- Polled status: Homo-polled
- Genetic status: Non-chondro, Non-PHA
- Color: Red
- Trained to milk: Yes
🫕 Udder & Milking Qualities
- Capacity: Exceptional, well above typical Dexter averages
- Support: Excellent attachments and structure
- Teats: Ideal length and placement for hand milking
🙂 Temperament
- Easy to handle; prefers minimal petting (“no-touch-me” personality).
🌿 Overall Impression
Carmen is a cornerstone brood cow from the Belle Fourche program and well known for her udder capacity and support. Though not a cuddle-seeker, she is reliable, easy to handle, and highly functional in a milking herd. With her red color, homo-polled genetics, and strong production traits, Carmen has been an influential foundation female whose qualities show through in her offspring.
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Carmen's Sire and Dam
Photos of Carmen's sire and dam, provided by her breeder.
Carmen's sire is Belle Fourche Rousseau
Carmen's dam is Belle Fourche Helen
Carmen Through the Years
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