What is a unique breed of cow that could ideally be kept as a pet?
What is a unique breed of cow that could ideally be kept as a pet? General Dog Discussions
I love farm animals; especially horses! I know some day I will own a few horses, so I'm bound to have enough room for at least a couple of other animals.I think it would be really cool to have a friendly cow to enjoy as a pet. I've worked with cows before and they're really quite adorable. I know there are some unique breeds of cow too, some look like wooly mammoths with big horns!If I were to ever fufil my dream of having a hobby farm, what breeds of cow should I consider raising, not for meat, just as pets!I've seen the Highland Cows, the 'West Highland' Cows are EXTREMELY CUTE!!!I wonder about the horns, would they have to be removed? I would personally prefer not to have to remove the horns but I imagine they could be quite dangerous!!!I wonder if a cow is easier or harder to train than a horse, I imagine they would be easier to work with. Horses can be nasty when they choose! Gotta love 'em!Wow, angelharp, your farm sounds perfect! Can I just move in with you? ;)A well-bred horse usually starts at $5000, so I wouldn't mind paying for a nicely bred animal. I'm sure the rarer breeds get a little more pricey as well. I live in Southern Ontario, we have plenty of livestock and agriculture but not like some places you know?I know Cows aren't as 'intelligent' as horses but they have a dopey, laid back persona that you just gotta love! And their noses! SO CUTE!I've seen Cows fitted with saddles but I think it would be nice to just have one to pet. It would be pretty cute to have a cow-pulled wagon though. Of course, the cow would have to be well mannered enough to stand for the vet, (and myself) but do cows ever need foot care? Goats are adorable and they are hilarious! Nigerian Dwarf goats are a really nice looking breed as well. Is it difficult to milk them? That would be awesome! I also heard that donkeys are useful for protecting a herd, I'll need one of those too