Please Note: In order to qualify for registration bulls must have been Birth Notified with the Devon Cattle Breeders Society by 6 months of age. They must also be registered by the breeder on the holding of birth.

Bulls must be at least 12 months of age for inspection to take place.

PLEASE NOTE: All bulls must be housed for inspection, prior to the arrival of the inspectors. Bulls must be able to walk out on a hard, level surface such as a concrete yard, for locomotion inspection & have access to a working crush for closer inspection and for taking a DNA hair sample. If, on arrival, the inspectors assess the facilities and conditions provided to be inadequate to enable safe inspection, the inspection will not proceed but the inspection fee will remain due regardless. The resulting DNA profile data will be held by the Society for every animal tested.

DCBS Bull Inspection assesses an animal’s conformation only and does not include assessment of testicles or any aspect of the animal’s reproductive system. When considering bulls for breeding, reasonable steps should be taken by the owner to assess condition of the bull’s testicles with regards to correct presentation and formation and if in doubt, to consult their vet.

BE AWARE: Registered pedigree bulls entered for the Society’s Show & Sales, will be subject to a veterinary inspection at market on Sale Day and may be rejected from the Sale if not considered fit for purpose, regardless of having passed DCBS Bull Inspection prior to registration.

STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE DEVON BULL

1. HEAD masculine, forehead broad, wide from eye to nostril, strong at bridge of nose, nostrils high and open, muzzle broad and clean, flesh-coloured, free from blue or black; eyes full and placid; ears medium size and thickness fringed with hair; if horned then matching, placed at right angles from the head and curving downward, waxy at the base, tipped with a darker shade but not black; cheek full and broad at the root of the tongue.
2. NECK of a medium length and muscular, with a good crest, throat clean.
3. SHOULDERS broad and flat on top and well-covered, not prominent at the points.
4. CHEST deep, broad, light in the brisket.
5. RIBS well sprung, nicely arched and flesh firm to the touch.
6. BACK straight, long and level; loin broad and full, hips of medium width, not prominent and well-covered with flesh and on a level with the back.
7. RUMPS long and full.
8. TAIL neatly set, thick at the root, reaching to the hocks, with a thick brush of hair, and hanging at right angles with the back.
9. ROUNDS and THIGHS deep, broad and full, extending well down to the hocks.
10. THE UNDER LINE parallel with the top.
11. FORE LEGS straight and muscular, arms full, legs straight and set well apart, good bone. FEET not overgrown and meeting the ground squarely.
12. HIND LEGS and HOCKS. Legs straight and squarely placed when viewed from behind, not to cross or sweep when walking, good bone; hocks to be well let down. FEET not overgrown and meeting the ground squarely.
13. SKIN moderately thick and pliable, covered with an abundant coat of mossy hair of a rich red colour; a little white in front of the purse is admissible, but not on any other part of the limbs or body.
14. GENERAL APPEARANCE. Showing typical Devon character, good growth, deep, long and well-balanced, even-fleshed and smart on parade.