Buyer Beware

BEFORE PURCHASING YOUR MINI GALLOWAY

Do your homework

Find out all you can about the breed and know the right questions to ask

Just because the calf has a belt, it isn't a real "beltie"

The belt is a dominant trait and will be present in many crossbreeds, some breeder are selling "registered" belties that are registered with OTHER breed associations. In fact some breeders have created their own designer breeds and registries and have trademarked their new breed.

Registered Belted Galloway are a highly prized breed and are on the Livestock Conservation list of endangered species, which only in 2007 were moved from the critical list to recovering when they just passed the 10,000 animal mark in the US. Don't accept an imitation! Make sure your animals are registered by the U.S. Belted Galloway Society. You will be protecting a heritage breed from extinction!

Buy from a reputable breeder even if it means paying more
Poor genetics may cause problems later with hidden genetic diseases and poor performance in your breeding program. In other words, you get what you pay for....not always a bargain.
Network with other people involved in your breed

You can gain valuable information by joining your breed association and discussion groups centered around your breed of interest. They are always willing to answer questions and give advise.

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