Goat Breeds and Selection

Capra hircus

Major Breeds of GoatsAlpine (French Alps)

Medium to large sized Usually a stripe down the back

all colors and combinations of colors. Hair is medium to short

straight face with roman nose.

Major Breeds GoatsAngora (Asia Minor)

Both sexes are horned Pronounced spiral to the horn Utilized in Mohair Production

White in color

Major Breeds GoatsBoer (South Africa)

Also known as the Africander Early maturing

Predominantly white with red head but some solid red exist.

Major Breeds GoatsGolden Guernsey (British)

color varies from cream to brown usually polled

lower in milk production than most Swiss breeds higher in butter fat and protein %

Major Breeds GoatsLaMancha (Oregon)

Face is straight Gopher ear - max one inch in length preferably non-existent

Elf ear-max. length of two inches with tip being turned up or down Any color or combination is acceptable.

Hair is short, fine and glossy high butterfat

Major Breeds GoatsNigerian Dwarf (West Africa)

Main colors are black, chocolate and gold with random white markings.

Breed year round They give 3-4# of milk per day at 6 to 10% butterfat

They make great pets

Major Breeds GoatsNubian (Oriental)

Large framed face being convex between the eyes and muzzle

ears are long, wide and pendulous. They flare out in a bell shape. Any color or colors, solid or patterned

Major Breeds of GoatsPygmy Goat (Africa)

Full coat of straight, medium-long hair. All colors are acceptable

muzzle, forehead, eyes and ears are accented in tones lighter than the dark portion of the body.

Make good pets

Major Breeds of GoatsSaanen (Switzerland)

Usually yields 3-4% milkfat medium to large in size

white or light cream in color. Ears are erect and carried forward.

Face straight or dished

Major Breeds of GoatsToggenburg (Switzerland)

Medium in size Hair is short or medium in length Ears are Erect and Forward Face may be straight or dished Color is solid varying from light fawn to dark chocolate Distinct white markings

Cashmere (Australia/New Zealand)

• Very expensive hair

• Vary in color

• Shed their hair in summer

• Raised solely for their hair and brush-eating

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AngoraBoer Goat

Nubian Alpine

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Pygmy LaMancha

Saanen Toggenburg