Hair, Meat and Dairy Types Goat Breeds Hair, Meat and Dairy Types

Basic Terms Scientific name: Caprine Buck is a male goat over 1 year of age. Buckling is a young male goat less than a year old. Doe is a female goat over 1 year of age. Doeling is a young female goat less than a year old. Kid is a baby goat of either sex. Wether is a castrated male goat (or sheep Basic Terms

Hair Type

Angora Origin: Angora district of Asia Minor Mohair Production Sheared twice/year White with pink skin and long curly hair which stops at the knee Horned Small Frame Require extra management at Kidding

Cashmere Origin: India Were imported to the U.S. in the late 1980’s Produces one of the world’s FINEST fibers- cashmere Sheared once a year Typically in the spring Horned

Meat Type

Boer Origin: South Africa Meat Type Horned White body and red head ranging from light brown to dark red Early Puberty Extended Breeding Season Heavy Muscle

Kiko Origin: New Zealand Horns have a distinct outward & “V” flare Meat Type Twinning Increased growth

Spanish Goat Origin: U.S. (1500’s) Considered a Meat Type goat All colors are acceptable: Brown Black Red Small/ Agile Hardy Small Udders Good foragers

Wooden Leg Origin: Unknown, but indigenous to the U.S. Mostly found in Tennessee and Texas Meat Type Usually black and white but can be multi-colored Poses good maternal traits When frightened or excited they simply “lock up” and faint

Dairy Type

Alpine Origin: French Alps Dairy type Hardy Colors: White Fawn Grey Black brown Alpine

Saanen Origin: Switzerland Heavy milkers White color Sensitive to excessive sunlight and hot climates

LaMancha Origin: Oregon Short Ears Short glossy fine hair coat which is acceptable in any color or color combination White Black Red Brown Dairy Type

Toggenburg Origin: Switzerland Oldest known dairy breed Medium frame size Dark color with white ears and white stripes down face. Excellent udder quality Best suited for cool climates

Dual Purpose

Nubian Origin: England Dairy and Meat Any colors and color combinations are acceptable: Black Brown Red Spotted Pattern Very long, drooping and curving ear. Large frame Extended breeding season Adapts to hot environment

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