Dowbrigade

Judy Dresser knows bigger is not always better, especially when
it comes to livestock. On her Danville ranch live six miniature black
Angus beef cows.

Dresser began breeding and selling the Australian-developed cattle for
fun about two years ago and considers her designer beefers "part
of the family."

Still, industry insiders say all types of diminutive cattle, of which
about 26 different breeds exist — including mini-Herefords, Holsteins
and Jerseys — are growing in popularity around the world, primarily
as pets for moms with large back yards.

from the Contra Costa Times