As a small family breeder of mini cows, I don't have a lot of calves every year. So while this means you'll get a lot of attention, it also means that you may contact me and I don't have exactly what you're looking for.
While it may seem odd that I'm giving you a list of "competitors", I do believe 1) it is important that you find the right animal for you and your goals, and 2) that we are all better together!
So ... below is a list of mini cow breeders in Colorado that's I've been collecting, followed by a list of some of the formal cattle breeder directories / registries.
Disclaimer: This is not an endorsement or guarantee on any cattle breeders or directories/registries, let alone commentary on the quality of the animals. It is simply another resource for you as you look to find a mini cow in Colorado. Also, please verify info with the breeder directly because things change!
Colorado Mini Cow Breeders
If you are a breeder in Colorado and you're not on my list, contact me with your breeder info and I'll be happy to add you. (Maybe soon I'll add surrounding states because there's several great breeders in SD, NE, WY, MT, OK ...)
I linked to a website if I could find one, but a lot of these breeders will also have FB, IG, etc.
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4 Moore's Miniature Herefords -- Windsor, CO -- Herefords
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Baumgartner Acres -- Eaton, CO -- Herefords
Black Canyon Miniature Herefords -- Olathe, CO -- Herefords
Bossy Boots Ranch -- Elizabeth, CO -- Highlands, HighParks, Belted Galloways
Briggs Miller Mini Hereford Ranch -- Fruita, CO -- Herefords
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Cactus Patch Minis -- Karval, CO -- Highlands
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Echo Ranch Mini Moos -- Longmont, CO -- Highlands, Belted Galloways
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Grazing Dreams Ranch -- Calhan, CO -- Highlands, HighParks, White Parks
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Hollys Highlands -- Grand Junction, CO -- Highlands, HighParks, Belted Galloways
Home Ranch Cattle Co -- Rifle, CO
Hoyt Miniature Cattle Company -- Collbran, CO -- Highlands, Highparks
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J Bar W Mini Cattle Company -- Elizabeth, CO -- Herefords
JW's Mini Moos - Vineland, CO -- Zebu
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Lovable Little Ones -- Seibert, CO -- Highlands, HighParks, Highbelts, Belted Galloways
Lucky Blu Ranch -- Loveland, CO -- Highlands, HighParks, Jerseys
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Mended Heart Ranch -- Strasburg, CO -- miniature cattle
Mini Acres Ranch & Kennels -- Calhan, CO -- HighParks
Minimosa Miniature Cattle Ranch -- Alamosa, CO -- Highlands, HighParks
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Northeastern Colorado Mini Cows -- Brush, CO -- Highlands, HighParks, Herefords
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Pawnee Creek Miniature Cattle -- Sterling, CO -- Highlands, Herefords, HighParks
Porter Family Livestock -- Highlands, HighParks, Belted Galloway, Panda
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RCM Miniature Cattle -- Collbran, CO -- Highlands, HighParks, Highbelts, Belted Galloways
Rocky Ridge Herefords & Highlanders -- Fort Collins, CO -- Herefords, Highlands
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Spoiled Wife Cattle Co - Briggsdale, CO -- Highlands, HighParks
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Triple P Mini Herefords -- Rangely, CO -- Herefords
Breeder Directories and Cattle Registries
These are breeder directories tied to cattle registries. There are likely others!
Other Cattle
HighPark Cattle Registry -- Based on visual breed standards, could include chondro+
International Miniature Cattle Breeder's Registry -- Based on height requirements, could include chondro
Highland Cattle
American Highland Cattle Association -- Based on proven lineage, will not include chondro+
Candian Highland Cattle Society -- Based on proven lineage and registered through Canadian Livestock Records Corporation
Heartland Highland Cattle Association -- Based on visual breed standards with a breed up program to obtain herd book status, will not include chondro+
Belted Galloway Cattle
American Galloway Breeders Association -- Based on proven lineage
Belted Galloway Society -- Based on proven lineage and registered through Canadian Livestock Records Corporation