Miniature Zebu

The Miniature Zebu is a small humped domestic cattle type descended from South Asian zebu cattle, one of the oldest domesticated cattle groups in the world. Mature bulls commonly weigh about 300–600 pounds, while cows usually weigh about 200–400 pounds. They have a shoulder hump, large dewlap, compact body, and varied colors including gray, red, black, spotted, and white. Miniature Zebus are heat-tolerant, hardy, and often kept as small-farm cattle, companion livestock, or novelty animals. Zebu-type cattle were introduced into the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s, while miniature zebu breeding became more visible in private U.S. herds during the 20th century.