Breeds of Cattle - d

The Dairy Shorthorn, a breed of dairy cattle from Britain, has its roots in the Shorthorn cattle from the North Riding of Yorkshire and Northumbria in north-eastern England. Originally referred to as Durham or Teeswater, the breed is now known as the Dairy Shorthorn.

The process of selective breeding for a dairy type of cattle began in the late 18th century, and it is known as the Dairy Shorthorn in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and Sout ...

Dajal are a draft type of cattle and are found mainly in the Dajal area in district Dera Ghazi Khan in Punjab Province. They are white or gray, deepening to almost black on the neck, shoulder and hump in mature males. Their average weight is 500 kg for males and 390 kg for females. They are an offshoot of Bhagnari cattle; however, Dajal cattle are comparatively smaller in size and lighter in color.

Danish Black-Pied cattle is a breed originating from Denmark. They are known for their high meat production and adaptability to harsh environmental conditions. Danish Black-Pied cattle have a medium to large build, with a black and white coloration, with black on the top and white on the underbelly, legs, and face. They are known for their hardiness, adaptability, and calm temperament, making them a popular choice for both small-scale farmers and ...

Danish Jersey cattle is a breed originating from Jersey Island in the English Channel, and developed in Denmark. They are known for their high quality dairy production and their distinctive appearance, which includes a light to golden brown coat and white markings on the face, legs, and underbelly. Danish Jersey cattle are small to medium in size, with a gentle and docile temperament, making them a popular choice for dairy farming and small-scale ...

Danish Red (also known as Red Dane, Red Danish, Rodt Dansk Malkekvog, and Funen ) cattle are a very important and major breed of dairy cattle in northern Europe. They are raised for both milk and meat production. They were developed in Denmark based on local cattle breeds bred with Angeln cattle form Angeln, Schleswig.  

They have been imported to many other countries throughout the world. They have been used for improving man ...

Deep Red cattle is a breed originating from the United States. They are known for their distinctive red coloration, and for their high meat production and adaptability to harsh environmental conditions. Deep Red cattle have a medium to large build, with a deep red coat and white markings on the face, legs, and underbelly. They are known for their hardiness, adaptability, and calm temperament, making them a popular choice for both small-scale farm ...

Devon cattle first reached what is now the United States in 1623. The ship Charity brought a consignment of red cattle (one bull and three heifers) from Devonshire, England to Edward Winslow, the agent for Plymouth Colony.  

These red cattle of Devonshire, brought in by the Pilgrims, were probably the first purebred cattle to reach North America.  

Devon cattle are red in color, varying in shade from a rich deep r ...

Dexter cattle are from the southern part of Ireland where they were bred by small ranches and roamed, almost wild, among the local mountains.

It is believed that Dexter cattle were developed as a cross between Kerry cattle and some other breed, perhaps Devon Cattle. It is also believed that a "Mr. Dexter," who was agent to Lord Hawarden, is responsible for developing the Dexter breed.

There are two varieties of Dexter ...

Dhanni cattle are a multipurpose breed of cattle originating in Punjab province of Pakistan (mainly in Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum. and Rawalpindi). They are used for milk, meat, and draught purposes and also for ploughing. They have many color patterns; and they have different names according to their color patterns. The animals with a white coat with black spots are called Chitta Burga. Black coat with white spots animals are called Kala Burg ...

Doayo cattle are a breed originating from Cameroon in West Africa. They are known for their high meat production and adaptability to harsh environmental conditions. Doayo cattle have a medium to large build, with a brown to black coat and white markings on the face, legs, and underbelly. They are hardy, adaptable, and have a calm temperament, making them a popular choice for both small-scale farmers and larger-scale commercial operations in Afric ...

Doela cattle are a breed originating from Cameroon in West Africa. They are known for their high meat production and adaptability to harsh environmental conditions. Doela cattle have a medium to large build, with a brown to black coat and white markings on the face, legs, and underbelly. They are hardy, adaptable, and have a calm temperament, making them a popular choice for both small-scale farmers and larger-scale commercial operations in Afric ...

Dølafe cattle are a non-commercial rare breed with a registered population of 40 heifers (2 years and younger) and 85 cows as of January 1995. They are a small-boned dual-purpose cattle with short legs. They are normally horned but naturally polled animals do occur. They are multicolored, ranging from almost uniformly dark brown or brindle animals to piebald (white), brown and black individuals. Live weight is approximately 450-500 kg.

Droughtmaster cattle were developed by crossing Zebu cattle (Bos indicus) with Shorthorn and Shorthorn/Devon cattle in order to breed cattle that did well in the heat and frequent droughts of Northern Queensland in Australia's hot tropical north.  

Droughtmaster cattle contains approximately 50 percent Shorthorn and 50 percent Brahman bloodlines. They are found throughout most states of Australia, although they are found mainly ...

Dulong cattle are from the Yunnan Province, China. They feed on bamboo, reed, weeds, etc., and graze on the mountains all year round.



Dulong have a larger body size than the local yellow cattle, with the males weighing from 400-600kg (880-1325 lbs) and the females 350-450 kg (770-990 lbs). They have a black or brown hair coat, white feet and short horns stretching laterally.

Dulongs are late in maturity with the a ...

Dutch Belted (also known as Lakenvelder) are a dairy cattle raised primarily for milk production; but are also good for meat production.

In the 1830s, the Dutch Belted cattle were first imported into the United States. There the breed was exhibited as a rare breed of cattle by P.T. Barnum in his traveling circus. The Dutch Belted Cattle Association of America herdbook was established in 1886. The Association still continues today ...

Dwarf Lulu cattle are a breed originating from China. They are a small breed, known for their high meat production and adaptability to harsh environmental conditions. Dwarf Lulu cattle have a compact build, with a brown to black coat and white markings on the face, legs, and underbelly. They are hardy, adaptable, and have a calm temperament, making them a popular choice for small-scale farmers and commercial operations in China and other parts of ...