FSF skillathon goat breeds 2024

This small-framed breed known for its fiber production originated in Asia Minor. The mention of mohair in the Bible makes this a very old breed.

• Anglo-Nubian

• Angora

• New Zealand Kiko

• Spanish Meat Goat

This breed developed when English does were crossed with bucks from Africa and India. They have a strong convex facial profile and long, bell- shaped ears. Any color or pattern is acceptable.

• Pygmy

• Tennessee Meat Goat

• Anglo-Nubian

• Spanish Meat Goat

Originated in West Africa where it is known as the Cameroon Dwarf Goat. It came to America as a by-product of the slave trade in the 18th century.

• Pygmy

• Spanish Meat Goat

• Tennessee Meat Goat

• Boer

A large population of feral goats introduced by Europeans during colonization underwent years of natural selection in the harsh environments of New Zealand. Feral does were crossed on Nubain, Toggenburg, and Saanen bucks for four generations

• Tennessee Meat Goat

• Spanish Meat Goat

• Anglo-Nubian

• New Zealand Kiko

One of the few indigenous US goats, they suffer from hereditary myotonia and are sometimes called the “fainting goat”. When they are frightened, they experience extreme muscle stiffness in the hind limbs and can topple over.

• Boer Goat

• Spanish Meat Goat

• Tennessee Meat Goat

• Nigerian Dwarf

This breed originated in South Africa and is the only known goat breed routinely involved in a performance test for meat production. It is horned with lop ears and a variety of color patterns.

• Boer Goat

• Tennessee Meat Goat

• Spanish Meat Goat

• New Zealand Kiko

This breed, found primarily in Texas was kept mainly for clearing brush and undesirable plant species from pasture land

• Anglo-Nubian

• Spanish Meat Goat

• Tennessee Meat Goat

• New Zealand Kiko