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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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