Hill Creek Highland Farms
Meet the Breeding Herd
Meet the sires and dams behind our calves — the foundation of everything we raise at Hill Creek.
Bull · Silver and White
Ghost
Ghost is our silver and white mid-size Highland herd sire, born November 3, 2023. His striking coloring and calm, confident temperament make him an exceptional sire. He is the father of Brutus, Swagger, Willow, Stetson, Scooter, Rocky, and Steal Your Girl.
Date of Birth
November 3, 2023
Color
Silver and White
Cow · Red Brindle
Winnie
Winnie is a beautiful red brindle Highland cow born June 8, 2022. Chondro positive, she is a cornerstone of our breeding program and the dam of Willow.
Date of Birth
June 8, 2022
Color
Red Brindle
Chondro Status
Positive
Heifer · Dun
Buttercup
Buttercup is a sweet dun Highland heifer born October 2023. She is the dam of Swagger and a beloved member of our breeding herd.
Date of Birth
October 2023
Color
Dun
Bull · Black and White Panlander
Remington
Remington is a bold black and white Panlander Highland herd sire, born August 18, 2024. Chondro positive, his striking markings and strong build make him a standout in the pasture. He is the sire of Ruggar.
Date of Birth
August 18, 2024
Color
Black and White Panlander
Chondro Status
Positive
Cow · Dun
Maybelle
Maybelle is a gentle dun Highland cow born January 16, 2024. Chondro positive, she is the dam of Brutus and a treasured member of our breeding herd.
Date of Birth
January 16, 2024
Color
Dun
Chondro Status
Positive
Bull · Blue Roan
Dozer
Dozer is a striking blue roan Highland herd sire, born February 4, 2025. His rare coloring and powerful presence make him one of the most distinctive animals on the farm.
Date of Birth
February 4, 2025
Color
Blue Roan
Genetic Testing & Coat Color
UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory · Report Date: November 4, 2026
Bulldozer is homozygous dominant black, meaning he passes a dominant black allele to every offspring. He cannot produce genetically recessive-red calves. He also tested negative for the PMEL17 dilution variants included in this test.
Genetic test report available upon request.
Cow · White with Reddish-Purple Spots
Starburst
Starburst is a stunning white Dexter cow with beautiful reddish-purple spots, born April 17, 2019. Chondro positive, her unique and eye-catching coloring sets her apart in the herd. She is the dam of Scooter and a cherished member of our breeding program.
Date of Birth
April 17, 2019
Color
White with Reddish-Purple Spots
Chondro Status
Positive
Cow · Red
Dixie
Dixie is a beautiful red mid-size full Highland cow and a beloved member of our breeding herd. She is the dam of Ruggar.
Date of Birth
October/November 2020
Color
Red
Cow · Red and White
Sundae
Sundae is a beautiful red and white Chondro Positive Belted Galloway cow, born June 12, 2022. With her striking belted pattern and sweet disposition, she is a standout in our breeding program. She is the proud dam of Steal Your Girl, our silver and white Hi-Belt bull calf, and brings a wonderful cross of Belted Galloway genetics to the herd.
Date of Birth
June 12, 2022
Color
Red and White
Chondro Status
Positive
Cow · Red
Sweet Pea
A great momma who is very loving to people and her baby. Sweet Pea is calm, nurturing, and a joy to be around — she takes motherhood seriously and has a gentle, affectionate nature with the people she knows.
Date of Birth
September 14, 2022
Color
Red
Chondro Status
Chondro Positive
Heifer · Black and White (Riggit Pattern)
Freckles
Freckles is a Riggit — a rare and striking black and white color pattern in the British White Park breed. Polled (naturally hornless) and full of personality, she is a beautiful and unique addition to the breeding herd.
Date of Birth
10/16/24
Color
Black and White (Riggit Pattern)
Heifer · Dun
June Bug
June Bug is a sweet Dun Mid-Size Highland heifer with a fluffy, teddy bear coat that she has worn proudly since she was a tiny calf. She has grown into a beautiful, well-rounded member of the breeding herd.
Date of Birth
6/29/24
Color
Dun
Pedigree
Dam
Pearl (Mid-Size Black Highland)
Black · Mid-Size Highland
Cow · Black
Pearl
Pearl is a stunning jet-black Mid-Size Highland cow with a thick, flowing coat and impressive sweeping horns that make her one of the most striking animals on the farm. She is a devoted and attentive mother — her daughter June Bug is proof of the exceptional calves she produces.
Date of Birth
2021/2022
Color
Black
Cow · White
Fancy
Fancy is a beautiful white mid-size Highland cow born in the fall of 2023. She's a proud mama — dam to both Stetson and Rocky — and brings a gentle, sweet temperament to the herd. Her striking white coat and classic Highland charm make her one of the most eye-catching girls on the farm.
Date of Birth
September/October 2023
Color
White
Cow · Red
Penelope
Penelope is a stunning red mini Highland cow born January 22, 2024. Despite her compact size, she has all the bold personality and luscious coat you'd expect from a Highland — and then some. Chondro positive, she carries the genetics that produce those irresistibly fluffy, compact calves. Whether she's grazing in the pasture at golden hour or sporting a festive hat for the holidays, Penelope never fails to steal the show.
Date of Birth
January 22, 2024
Color
Red
Chondro Status
Positive
Cow · Black with Red
Louise
Louise is a striking black mid-size Highland cow born March 1, 2023, with a rich red undertone that catches the light beautifully. She has a bold, confident presence — whether she's wading through the creek, grazing in the frosty morning pasture, or keeping a watchful eye over her calf. Her deep, lustrous coat and impressive horns make her one of the most eye-catching girls on the farm.
Date of Birth
March 1, 2023
Color
Black with Red
Cow · Black with Red
Thelma
Thelma is a striking black mid-size Highland cow born December 20, 2022, with beautiful red undertones that glow in the sunlight. She carries herself with quiet confidence — whether she's grazing in the frosty morning pasture, standing bold against a clear winter sky, or showing off those sweeping, impressive horns. Thelma is a true standout in the herd and a wonderful addition to the Hill Creek breeding program.
Date of Birth
December 20, 2022
Color
Black with Red
Cow · White with Dun Tips
Meadow
Meadow is a beautiful white mid-size White Park cow born September 30, 2023, with the breed's signature dun-tipped ears that give her an unmistakable, elegant look. She has a gentle, nurturing nature — her mama-and-calf photos say it all. Whether she's grazing in the summer pasture, resting in the autumn sun, or nuzzling a brand new calf, Meadow brings a quiet grace and warmth to the Hill Creek herd that is impossible to miss.
Date of Birth
September 30, 2023
Color
White with Dun Tips
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