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Rare Miniature Panda Cow

His name is Ben, and his mother is a Lowline Angus cow, meaning she's a miniature.

The father is what is called a panda cow, they were specially bred to have the white stripe around their middle and the black eye patches. Little Ben is probably worth about $30,000 because he is one of only 24 of the scarce breed, worldwide.

Miniature farm animals are popular with hobby farmers because they can be house trained and socialized, don't take up a lot of room in the house, and it's easier to get them to the vet.

posted on Jan 1, 2011 9:54 PM ()

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i'm with Marta - don't know about the miniature cow patties at $30,0000 i would be frightened of leaks as well

comment by kevinhere on Jan 2, 2011 9:17 PM ()

I like cows. I made friends with a calf that was in the
field across from where I took riding lessons when I was a kid.
But the guy who owned it had to get rid of it because other kids
where harassing it. I'd have a pet cow if I had more land.

comment by crazylife on Jan 2, 2011 7:06 PM ()

I like the cow. I am partial to all animals. If I had the space, I'd let him live with me since you say they can be house trained. I'll bet they don't scratch the furniture.

comment by tealstar on Jan 2, 2011 5:15 PM ()

Cows can be just as loveable as any other animal. I have had cow and calf pets that followed, responded to their names and licked me like a dog does.
They lick their children and cow families and have naps with their families. They are a lot more intelligent than people give them credit
for. Black Angus and Herefords result in a black cow with a white face
like your cow had but can't imagine how they got the white girdle.

comment by elderjane on Jan 2, 2011 1:34 PM ()

$30,000! He would have his own personal home at that price. Didn't know we now had miniature cows.

comment by redimpala on Jan 2, 2011 10:03 AM ()

Sorry,I thought that he was one ugly cow.No interest.
Saw this on the news morning.This is my feeling.Rather have a dog.

comment by fredo on Jan 2, 2011 9:16 AM ()

This cow lives near my home in Colorado, I didn't realize it made the national news.

reply by troutbend on Jan 2, 2011 9:55 AM ()

It's hard to imagine a cow being as loyal and loving as a dog, but maybe they've never had much chance until now. Somehow I doubt lack of opportunity was the problem.

reply by troutbend on Jan 2, 2011 9:54 AM ()

He is soooooooo adorable!

comment by kristilyn3 on Jan 2, 2011 7:08 AM ()

I'm looking forward to seeing all the mini-farm animals at the county fair next summer.

reply by troutbend on Jan 2, 2011 9:52 AM ()

You need to find a hobby.

comment by solitaire on Jan 2, 2011 6:41 AM ()

Just reporting the local news as it comes along. Football today.

reply by troutbend on Jan 2, 2011 9:52 AM ()

What a cutie! Don't think I'd want one in the house though....

comment by marta on Jan 2, 2011 4:44 AM ()

Miniature cow patties.

reply by troutbend on Jan 2, 2011 9:51 AM ()

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