Goat Breeds

Alpine

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• Originated in France in the Alps

• Should be 34-40 inches high at the withers

• Bucks should weigh 170 lbs. and does 135 lbs.

• Various accepted colors and patterns

Cashmere

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• Imported from Australia to the US

• Produces cashmere fiber

• Yield a 2.5 lb. fleece

Anglo-Nubian

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• Originated in England

• Milk, meat, and hide production

• Produce milk all year

• Average weight 135-175 lbs.

Pygmy

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• Originated in West Africa

• Approximately 50 lbs.

Kinder

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• Originated in Washington

• Cross between Nubian and Pygmy

• Meat and milk production

Angora

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• Originated in Asia Minor

• Rams and ewes are horned

• Average weight is 180-225 lbs.

British Alpine

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• Originated in Great Britain

• Good milkers

• Black and white markings

Danish Landrace

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• Originated in Denmark

• Large milking goat

• Various recognized colors

Finnish Landrace

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• Originated in Western Finland

• Mainly used for milk production

• Can be polled or horned

Mytonic

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• Also known as Tennessee Fainting Goats

• Originated in the United States

• Meat production

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