Goat Flashcards
They are white in color. Used to produce mohair
Angora
Goats that produce cashmere wool, which is the fine, soft, downy, winter undercoat
protected by a second layer called the guard hair.
Cashmere
Originated in New Zealand for meat production (i.e., It is a Maori word for “flesh”
or meat)
Kiko
They have a white body with
brown or black head.
able to deposit fat better than most breeds.
Boer
descendants from the goats brought over with the Spanish explorers,
though these usually include goats of unknown ancestry. They are a very common
breed.
Spanish
They get their name due to a mutation that causes chemicals
necessary for “fight or flight” responses not to work, thereby causing them to become
stiff/rigid and faint.
Tennessee Fainting Goat
Originated in the Alps of France.
No distinct color has been established,
Hardy, adaptable animals that thrive in any climate while maintaining good health and production.
Alpine
They have no outer ear
(called a gopher ear) and can be variety of colors, with spotting possible.
Some may have an elf ear
La Mancha
They are large in size with long ears. They can be a variety of colors with the majority
ranging from brown to tan.
Nubian
Originated in Switzerland. Typically chamois in color (bay ranging from light to deep red), although
black is accepted (but not preferred).
Used primarily for milk production.
Oberhasli
Their
color ranges from white to tan, where white is preferred. They are known for quantity of
milk produced.
Queen of Dairy in Goat
Saanen
said to be the
oldest dairy goat breed known.
Toggenburg
They have rich, sweet milk and are prolific with 3-6 kids per year.
Kinder
They are small framed, light muscled, and are less prolific than other breeds.
Primarily a specialty
breed meant for mohair production.
Angora
Originated in South Africa from selection of native goats for meat traits, but probably
has some Angora and Indian goat breeding in its past.
Boer
