GOAT BREEDS

• Alpine

  • Originated in FRANCE from Swiss foundation stock
  • erect EARS and some have HORNS
  • NO dewlap (a fold of flesh under neck)
  • NO set of color markings
  • medium to large
  • Mature Female height: 30" (76 cm) WIEGHT: 61kg (135 lbs)
  • Mature Males height: 32" (81 cm) WEIGHT: 77kg (170 lbs)

  
• La Mancha

  • a newly developed breed
  • crossed breed: short-eared Spanish and several pure bred in US
  • any color
  • straight faces and short hair
  • 2 types of ears: GOPHER & ELF
  • extremely hardy and adapted to adverse condition
  • NOTED for HIGH MILKFAT content

  
• Nubian

  • originated in Africa
  • has short sleek coat
  • mostly black and tan colors
  • drooping ears
  • very gentle breed
  • less milk than Swiss but HIGH in MILKFAT content

  
• Oberhasli

  • originated in Switzerland
  • medium-sized
  • solid red or black markings
  • few white hairs

  
• Saanen

  • originated in Saanen valley in Switzerland
  • also known as ‘Chèvre de Gessenay’ in French
  • also known as ‘Saanenziege’ in German
  • very popular goat
  • WHITE with long and short hair
  • ERECT ears and alert
  • LARGEST SWISS BREED
  • large quantities of milk but low in milkfat

  
• Toggenburg

  • originated in Swiss Alps
  • name derived: Toggenburg region of the Canton of St. Gallen
  • small breed with short compact bodies
  • shade of BROWN on body
  • shade of WHITE on legs, base of tail, and down each face
  • good MILKERS

  
• Gopher ears

  • 1 inch or less in length,
  • no cartilage
  • end turned up and down

  
• Elf ears

  • 2 inches in length

  
• Anglo-Nubian

  • a British breed
  • originated in the 19th century
  • CROSSBREED: native British & large loped ear goats (nubian)
  • Multi purpose: meat, milk & hides
  • Male Weight and Height: 140 kg (310 lb) & 90 cm (35 in)
  • Female Weight and Height: 110 kg (240 lb) & 80 cm (31 in).

  
• Angora

  • domestic goat
  • produce lustrous fiber: MOHAIR
  • bred for their white coats

  
• Boer

  • a.k.a Afrikaner
  • developed in South Africa in 1900s
  • derived from afrikaans word Boer which is "FARMER"
  • popular breed for Meat production

  
• Philippine Goat

  • breed from the Philippines
  • used for MEAT production
  • coarse hair: cream, tan or light brown
  • usually polled
  • other varieties: black or brown and may have WHITE belt (usually HORNED)