We purchased our first Lowline heifer in 2000 after my Dad saw an article about them in Denver when Lowlines were at the National Western Stock Show. My Dad told Rick and I about these great cows perfect for smaller acreages. At the time we were living on 4.5 acres. Rick really wanted to get back to his roots and raise some cattle but wasn't sure what direction to go being that we didn't have a lot of acreage. After investigating more, Lowlines appealed to both of us in that they were a "new" breed in the US...we always like to be a little different :) But more importantly, they weren't just a boutique breed but have real value in a variety of markets. Particularly here in the Seattle area, where people value "natural raised" and "sustainable agriculture" we liked the fact that these cattle are ideal for that niche.

Eight years later we still have the first heifer we ever bought, Spring along with her many Lowline buddies...some that we've purchased over the years and some we've raised.
We continually evaluate and improve upon our herd. We also cut our little bull calves that don't make the grade. Not every bull calf is good enough to be a bull so we want to make sure the bulls that we sell are top notch.

We live on more acreage now with abundant grass. Our farm is a work in progress as we continue to clear land and put up more fencing and cross fencing. We're also currently building a new barn.

Our daughter Jalyn now 5, is old enough to really enjoy participating in our Lowline activities. She helps feed and gentle the young ones and is planning on showing this summer. Jalyn's heifer just had her first calf. Jalyn named him Chocolate after her favorite food.

Along with our cattle activities, my other passion is Foundation Morgan horses. My mare TK Mandolay had a colt on May 4th.

Best wishes,

Shelley, Rick & Jalyn Dodd