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Red Devon
Animal identity

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Red Devon — identified breed photograph. · Mark Robinson from Williton, UK · CC BY 2.0 · License terms

Traits · roles · population boundaries

Recognize what makes this population itself.

Red Devon — identified breed photograph.
Red Devon — identified breed photograph. Mark Robinson from Williton, UK · CC BY 2.0

The red coat, forage-finishing tradition, and beef use are important identifiers. North Devon and South Devon names can be confusing: South Devon is a different breed, not simply the southern color variety of the same population.

Appearance introduces the animal; a registry standard explains a documented breeding population. A photograph, color or familiar informal name alone cannot establish every individual’s membership.

Recorded roles
Beef
Adult Weight
1100 - 2000 lbs.
Temperament
Docile
Experience Level
Intermediate
Country of Origin
England

Reference values from the breed’s conservation profile. Weight describes a reference animal, not a universal feeding or fitness target. Temperament varies with breeding, individual experience and handling.

Sources for general species learning

Sources behind the breed’s story.

The original history, identity and conservation teaching above draws on these cited accounts. Official links open the full material for further study.

Keep learning from official information.

These research portals help locate further material. A search link is a route for exploration; it is separate from the sources used for the article above. Domestic breed information, wild-species assessment, historical books and new research need their own context.