Belle Fourche Marvel

DOB: 1/13/2022
Milk Protein: A2/A2 (homozygous)
Homozygous Polled, all offspring will be polled

✅ A2/A2 | ✅ Homozygous Polled | ✅ PHA/Chondro Clear | ✅ Excellent Feet/Legs

Marvel is not for sale; limited offspring will be offered as available.

Dexter bull Belle Fourche Marvel, 3 years old, standing in pasture

Belle Fourche Marvel represents some of the most consistent, proven Dexter lines in North America with special emphasis on udder genetics. Marvel consistently passes on the traits breeders value most: strong feet and legs, excellent udders, compact beefy frames, and calm temperaments

His genetics make every calf a valuable addition to a herd focused on structural correctness, dual-purpose function, and long-term soundness.

Click to view larger...

Marvel – Dexter Herd Sire

DOB: January 13, 2022 | Age at evaluation: 3 years (January 2025)
PHA & Chondro Status: Clear

📏 Size & Measurements

Withers height: ~43–44″
Hip height: ~44–45″
Estimated weight: ~1,000 lbs (±50 lbs)
Frame type: Compact, square, well-muscled

🐂 Conformation

Front: Broad chest, straight legs, strong stance with width between forelegs.
Side: Level topline, deep barrel, muscling carried evenly from forequarter through loin into hindquarter.
Rear: Wide pin set and full hindquarter muscling, desirable for both beef quality and calving ease in daughters.
Feet & Legs: Sound, straight, and balanced — no cow-hocking or weak pasterns.

🏃 Movement & Athleticism

Marvel is powerful yet agile. At a walk he tracks straight, stepping squarely behind. In motion, he demonstrates a long, fluid stride with correct joint flexion. His ability to gallop freely underscores his structural soundness and fitness.

🧬 Breed Standard Alignment

Height: Within the 38–44″ Dexter bull standard.
Weight: In the expected 900–1,100 lb mature range.
Type: Strongly beef-oriented while maintaining Dexter balance and compactness.

🌿 Overall Impression

Marvel represents the Dexter breed at its best — a moderate-framed, muscular bull with correct proportions, sound legs and feet, and strong breed character. His phenotype reflects both functionality and balance, making him an excellent contributor to a herd focused on authentic Dexter type, structural correctness, and dual-purpose utility.

🐮 Offspring Value

Heifers

Marvel’s daughters are prized for their feminine balance, strong structural correctness, and excellent udders. They inherit his compact frame and sound feet, making them long-lasting, low-maintenance cows that thrive on pasture. With Belle Fourche udder genetics behind them, they are ideal for dual-purpose herds seeking consistency and longevity.

Bulls & Steers

Marvel’s sons show the same compact, beefy frames and strong muscling that define him. Wide hips, deep barrels, and correct structure make his bull calves desirable as herd sires, while his steers finish efficiently on grass. Calm temperaments and sound feet ensure they are easy to handle and productive in both breeding and beef programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belle Fourche Marvel for sale?

No. Marvel is a foundation herd sire at Mountain Heritage Farm and is not for sale. However, his offspring will be offered for purchase as they become available.

When will Marvel's calves be available?

Calves sired by Marvel are born seasonally and offered for sale when ready. Availability is limited each year—join the notification list to be informed when calves are offered.

What does A2/A2 mean?

A2/A2 refers to the beta-casein protein in milk. Cattle with the A2/A2 variant produce milk that some people find easier to digest compared to A1/A1 or A1/A2 milk. Marvel is homozygous A2/A2, so all of his calves will inherit the A2 gene.

What does homozygous polled mean?

Polled cattle are naturally hornless. Homozygous polled means both of Marvel’s genes for horn status are polled, so every calf he sires will also be naturally hornless—eliminating the need for dehorning.

What traits do Marvel's calves inherit?

Marvel passes on strong feet and legs, compact beefy frames, and calm temperaments. His daughters are known for excellent udders and long-term productivity, while his sons show muscling, width, and efficient grass finishing—valuable for both breeding and beef.

What health status does Marvel have?

Marvel is PHA- and Chondro-clear, ensuring that none of his calves will inherit these genetic conditions.

Marvel's dam is Belle Fourche Saturday

She has a beautifully level udder with evenly spaced teats that have held up *very* well!

^{click to view larger}

Belle Fourche Saturday, Dexter cow, Marvel’s dam with level udder

Belle Fourche Saturday udder, showing level attachment and teat placement

Marvel's sire is Belle Fourche Mr. Right

Mr. Right is from one of Belle Fourche Farm's best udder lines. He measured 43.5″ at the shoulder at 3 years of age. He improved udders with the front udder extending further forward and the rear udder attachment being higher and wider, as well as additional width between the legs. Mr. Right calves have incredible temperaments and are calm and easy to handle.

^{click to view larger}