We've found the same thing here Nicky. We've built a nice herd of Galloways that work well in our environment, and do as good as our commercial cows. In doing so, we've found time and time again that the bulls we raise work better here than the ones we buy. It's plain common sense though when you think about it - we run our cows rough, they work hard. I have only found 2 outfits in Alberta that run them as we do, and their genetics have worked for us fairly well. They do however come from a vastly different area - black #1 or #2 soils compared to our Battle River Blowsand.
We're keeping our eyes open for Galloway breeders who do things similar to us, and if their genetics appeal to us we may give them a try. Thus far, of all the bulls we've bought in over the last 6 years, only 1 - YES 1 - grain-fed bull has held up, and he is our main herdsire on our website - Navigator. He is the exception, and an exceptional individual. I believe he'll still be breeding here when he's 10 or older.
That's my two-bits worth. Raise your own. I don't see the need for outside genetics either, but then again, I linebreed my cows. :wink: