Goat Breeds

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Goat Breeds
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Alpine

• 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

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Cashmere

• Imported from Australia to the US
• Produces cashmere fiber
• Yield a 2.5 lb. fleece

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oats/
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Anglo-Nubian

• Originated in England
• Milk, meat, and hide production
• Produce milk all year
• Average weight 135-175 lbs.

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Pygmy

• Originated in West Africa
• Approximately 50 lbs.

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Kinder

• Originated in Washington
• Cross between Nubian and Pygmy
• Meat and milk production

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Angora

• Originated in Asia Minor
• Rams and ewes are horned
• Average weight is 180-225 lbs.

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British Alpine

• Originated in Great Britain
• Good milkers
• Black and white markings

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Danish Landrace

• Originated in Denmark
• Large milking goat
• Various recognized colors

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oats/
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Finnish Landrace

• Originated in Western Finland
• Mainly used for milk production
• Can be polled or horned

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oats/
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Mytonic

• Also known as Tennessee Fainting Goats
• Originated in the United States
• Meat production

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oats/
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For more information on the goat breeds
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