Meet our herd of Miniature Highland Cows, HighParks and Pandas -among other breeds-
the dams and sires behind Whispering Oaks’ premium-quality fluffy, friendly and lovable calves.
What you need to know about Mini Highland Cows?
A miniature Highland cow brings the iconic shaggy look of the Scottish Highlands into a smaller, family-friendly package. Our breeding program focuses on health, size, and temperament. This way, you get the fluffy cow you love in a smaller, more sustainable size for small farms and homesteads.
What makes these mini fluffy cows special is not just its height; it is the whole lifestyle experience. I gathered the key points from our experience. This will help you start an enjoyable journey of owning miniature highlands. Learn from my mistakes and have a much better and safer experience that what scammers or poor quality breeders offer you…
They have a calm nature, striking hair, and a strong body. They also have great mothering instincts. Our program focuses on good nutrition and easy handling. This is why visitors often say our herd is relaxed and friendly.
Health and Temperament is our non-negotiable. A mini Highland cow should be gentle to halter, patient with grooming, and calm around kids and visitors. We reinforce this with daily “micro-reps”—short, positive touches that build trust from an early age
Because we’re in Central Florida, we pay close attention to heat tolerance and daily management. Fans, shade, Vitaferm Heat minerals, and rotational grazing help our mini Highland cows. These things keep their famous coats and help them stay comfortable and healthy during the summer.
We focus on predictable adult size by selecting dams and sires with consistent frames. If you are looking into mini Highland cows, ask about their height at the hip.
Also, inquire about their expected mature size. It is important to know how long the breeder has tracked these lines. This information is key to getting the “mini” you want.
Genetics matter and it involves much more than just size, color and horns:
- Conformation
- Hoofs
- Immunity System
- Calving Ease
- Udder Development
- Temperament
- Docility and Handling
- Ease of up keep
- Calf birthweight
Healthy beginnings lead to confident adults. We treat our calves with respect. We keep them updated on routine care. We also teach them basic skills.
This helps make your transition home smooth. Many of our families are first-time owners, so we make education part of the package.
Color is fun, but we never let it outrank conformation, health and temperament. We can help you find the perfect mini Highland cow for you and your family. It doesn’t matter if you like dun, red, silver, yellow, or belted markings. We will match you with one that fits your needs—whether for a pet, show, or breeding.
Feeding and care are straightforward. Good hay or pasture, fresh water, minerals, and shade are essential. Also, use fly control and groom regularly to keep that signature fringe looking great. We share our Florida-tested routines so you can copy what works.
Considering a mini Highland for a family attraction or small business venture? Their plush coats, gentle demeanor, and photogenic noses make instant superstars on tours and social media—while helping teach respectful animal handling.
Ready to choose your calf? Check all our mini Highland and HighPark/HighBelt calves available.
Each listing includes clear photos, heights, and personality notes. This way, you can choose based on both appearance and temperament. If you’re nearby, book a ranch visit to meet them in person and feel the difference in our program.
We built Whispering Oaks Miniature Ranch for those who want a beautiful, kind, and truly miniature Highland lifestyle experience. Check out our previous calves and our current and upcoming calves. Join a tour to meet the herd. Let us help you choose the mini Highland cow that suits your heart and your homestead.
Meet Our Mini Fluffy Cows
Here are some of our fluffy cows producing the cutest and friendliest miniature and micro Highland, HighPark and Panda calves this season. We are working on the profile for each of them, so follow us on Facebook to keep up to date on the babies as well our cows and bulls’ information, training news and just updates on how they are doing 💕!
Meet Our Herd - Sires and Dams
Here are some of our boys and girls producing the cutest and friendliest miniature and micro Highland, HighPark and Panda calves this season. We are working on the profile for each of them, so follow us on Facebook to keep up to date on the babies as well our cows and bulls’ information, training news and just updates on how they are doing 💕!
Why Mini?
About Highlands
Frequently Asked Questions
We breed and raise very friendly and docile registered Miniature Highlands, Highparks, Belted Galloway, Jersey and Hereford crosses with Highland. Check here our available calves and stock at the moment.
We also breed and raise very sweet and friendly miniature donkeys. They are halter trained, will pick feet without even a halter and would take all the love you have for them. You can see our available miniature donkeys here
Miniature Cattle prices range from $2,500 to $25,000 generally depending on genetics, color, conformation and docility score. Miniature Donkeys range from $1,500 to $5,000 also depending on color, docility and registration status. You can see our full detailed prices here
You can pay through PayPal, cash, check and wire transfer.
Miniature cows are selectively bred to achieve their smaller size while maintaining specific breed traits and attributes. There are different sizes of mini, based on the height at 3 years old: Micro Mini under 36”; Miniature between 36.25”- 42”, and Mid Size between 43” – 48”.
This chart is a great visual explanation published by the International Miniature Cattle Breeder Registry (IMCBR).
We find a lot of benefits in registering the animals that are born on the farm. It provides transparency to our clients. It accounts for traceability on genetics, traits and performance. When you buy an animal from us, the registration is transferred to you as a gift from us, so you can have all their records as well as continue the practice in case you decide to breed as well. We register with IMCBR, AHCA, HHCA, MMDA as appropriate.
All our animals are on pasture 24×7, with access to shelter, shade and very refreshing sprinklers for the summer days. During dry seasons we supplement with excellent local quality hay and the minimum required high quality cattle feed to keep them on a good nutritional score. And they loooove the feed, so it is a great treat for them as well as a strategy for easy cattle management.
Of course! I will love to help you get started or expand to new genetics in your herd. Please contact me (Maite) directly at 415-635-6353 or drop us a line and I will get in contact with you to understand what your goals are and how we can help you.
Yes and we highly encourage you to do so. We can arrange a visit to our farm and if you are not close enough or don’t want to travel, we can do FaceTime or video call for you to see the calves, mini cows, mini bulls, mini donkeys and their babies!
Yes, we can deliver ourselves within 50-100 miles for a fee or coordinate transportation for you with very reputable and trusted transporters.
We purposefully breed for docility and health. All our calves for sale are friendly, halter broke, docile and easy to work on. All our herd sire and dams are either born in our Ranch or have been brought to our farm from either a very reputable breeder or and have gone through our socializing and training program to become a safe, friendly and trustworthy animal when producing new babies and future herd sires and dams.
Indeed, they are! They love hugs, scratches, and treats from your hand. They are perfect for petting zoo, for kids, for new homesteaders and farmers and for shows.
If the animal is registered, you will have a digital registration certificate as well as transfership of her/his registration. We also provide DNA test report, health records (vaccinations, deworming, any issues or observations recorded). We also prepare a digital photo book of your new animal and if shipping out of state, we also include veterinarian health certificate to travel out of state.
Absolutely! Please check our Available Stock page with the pictures and full information on dam, sire and link to registry to also check for their brothers and sisters as well as color, DNA Test Report, color, height, docility score, and any remarks or special characteristics and behaviors observed.