The use of Dexter bulls in especially Dairy herds in order to produce smaller and beefier calves by first calve heifers are still popular in some areas this could promote the sale of Dexter bulls especially now that all bulls need to be tested for achondroplasia, that had such a negative effect in the past, before being sold.  Dexter bulls also make excellent teaser bulls for all breeds where A.I. is used because of its low maintenance requirements.  The use of Dexter bulls on first calve heifers are promoted at present especially in breeds with a history of distokia (difficult calving)

  Lighter birth weights
  Less difficult calving
  Higher calve crop percentage weaned
  More weight weaned per cow
 

The Dexter is a highly fertile breed that calve at a young age for the first time.  With proper management inter calving periods of about 360 days can be achieved.  Longevity is common amongst Dexter cows.  Ease of calving except with a bull dog calve is very good and should improve with the elimination of achondroplasia. 

  Excellent milk production (4000 kg +)
  Excellent mothering ability
  Excellent inter calving periods
  Excellent conception rates
  Excellent beef qualities