Goat Breeds and Selection Capra hircus. Major Breeds of Goats Alpine (French Alps) UMedium to large sized UUsually a stripe down the back Uall colors.

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Goat Breeds and Selection Capra hircus

Major Breeds of Goats Alpine (French Alps) UMedium to large sized UUsually a stripe down the back Uall colors and combinations of colors. UHair is medium to short Ustraight face with roman nose.

Major Breeds Goats Angora (Asia Minor) UBoth sexes are horned UPronounced spiral to the horn UUtilized in Mohair Production UWhite in color

Major Breeds Goats Boer (South Africa) UAlso known as the Africander UEarly maturing UPredominantly white with red head but some solid red exist.

Major Breeds Goats Golden Guernsey (British) Ucolor varies from cream to brown Uusually polled Ulower in milk production than most Swiss breeds Uhigher in butter fat and protein %

Major Breeds Goats LaMancha (Oregon) UFace is straight UGopher ear - max one inch in length preferably non-existent UElf ear-max. length of two inches with tip being turned up or down UAny color or combination is acceptable. UHair is short, fine and glossy Uhigh butterfat

Major Breeds Goats Nigerian Dwarf (West Africa) UMain colors are black, chocolate and gold with random white markings. UBreed year round UThey give 3-4# of milk per day at 6 to 10% butterfat UThey make great pets

Major Breeds Goats Nubian (Oriental) ULarge framed Uface being convex between the eyes and muzzle Uears are long, wide and pendulous. They flare out in a bell shape. UAny color or colors, solid or patterned

Major Breeds of Goats Pygmy Goat (Africa) UFull coat of straight, medium-long hair. UAll colors are acceptable Umuzzle, forehead, eyes and ears are accented in tones lighter than the dark portion of the body. UMake good pets

Major Breeds of Goats Saanen (Switzerland) UUsually yields 3-4% milkfat Umedium to large in size Uwhite or light cream in color. UEars are erect and carried forward. UFace straight or dished

Major Breeds of Goats Toggenburg (Switzerland) UMedium in size UHair is short or medium in length UEars are Erect and Forward UFace may be straight or dished UColor is solid varying from light fawn to dark chocolate UDistinct 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

Major Breeds of Goats Quiz #

Major Breeds of Goats Answers to Quiz # Angora Boer Goat Nubian Alpine

Major Breeds of Goats Quiz # PygmyLaMancha Saanen Toggenburg