You Herd Right
Who the hell would want a dog when they could have a miniature cow instead? That was the first thing we asked when we first “herd” of Dustin Pillard’s ranch of tiny cattle. We all know that cows are wonderful creatures in their natural form, but they aren’t really built to be great pets. Not any more. Now all those heifer-loving households can get their own little doggie thanks to the fine folks of the Oxen Ridge Ranch, which is dedicated to the breeding of miniature cattle. No bull.
What would you do with a miniature cow, you ask? Pillard, of the Oxen Ridge Ranch says the options are limitless.

"You could do commercials, or have them as pets... cows are very smart. I even had a bunch of Mexican midgets come and ask if they could have some males for a midget bull fight."

Put the barbecue away though, because you're not going get a lot of beef off these pint sized cows. (However, many claim the meat is very lean if you like small cuts) They sure are cute and fun to look at though, and very loyal too. People love cows, and cows love people say enthusiast. Not only do they like to be brushed, they’ll also come when you call them. Try getting a cat to do that!

So far, the smallest member of Pillard’s ranch is a 3-year-old 33-inch tall bull weighing in at 320 pounds. This young male fits the mold of what Pillard hopes to accomplish... an entire herd of mature cattle less than 3 feet tall.

FACTOID – These cows can also be taught tricks. According to Pillard, one man trained a cow to lie down while another one leaps over it.

SIDE NOTE – No cows are injured in the process of miniaturizing them. This all has to do with breeding and genetics. No ropes, harnesses or contraptions are used to keep them from growing, and keeping them small, contrary to what we previously reported. (Our fact checker was fired shortly afterward.)

FACTOID – There are many other words synonymous with Cow: dogie, freemartin, heifer, maverick, veal, yearling, bull, and calf.

SIDE NOTE – Want to know more about cows? Check out CowFacts.com