FSF dairy goat breeds

This breed originated in France. These goats have upright ears, a straight face, and medium to short hair. All coat colors or combinations are acceptable. They are medium to large (30 inches or more), and alert and grac

• Alpine

• Toggenburg

• Nigerian Dwarf

• Sable

This is the only breed developed in the United States. Its distinctive characteristic is gopher (less than 1 inch) or elf (less than 2 inches) ears. Gopher ears are preferred. Any coat color or combination is acceptable.

• Toggenburg

• Nigerian dwarf

• Saanen

• LaMancha

This sturdy-boned breed originated in Switzerland. Their hair is short and fine. Although white is preferred, the coat color can also be light cream. Their face is straight or dished with erect ears.

• Saanen

• LaMancha

• Nubian

• Sable

This medium-sized breed originated in Switzerland. These goats have upright ears and a dished or straight face. Their coat is a solid color, varying from light fawn to dark chocolate- never roman.

• Nigerian Dwarf

• Oberhasli

• Toggenburg

• Nubian

This breed of dairy goats originated in Switzerland. These goats have a black belly and a light gray to black udder. They are known for their upright ears, straight face, and chamoisee color. minimum height of 28 inches.

• Alpine

• Nigerian Dwarf

• Nubian

• Oberhasli

This goat breed originated in India and Egypt. They have a strong convex facial profile and long, bell-shaped ears. Any color or pattern is acceptable. These goats have a long breeding cycle,

• LaMancha

• Nubian

• Sable

• Saanen

This breed of goat originated from the Saanen breed and has a very similar size, shape, and frame. Sable goats can be any color except white or cream.

• Sable

• Nigerian Dwarf

• Toggenburg

• Saanen

This breed of goat was developed in the USA from genetics tracing back to West Africa and is a miniature breed of dairy goat. Does should stand between 17 and 22.5 inches tall and bucks between 17 and 23.5 inches tall.

• Alpine

• Nubian

• Nigerian Dwarf

• Toggenburg