-A hardy, fast growing meat type goat

-Good meat-type confirmation with superior spring of rib, body length and muscling

-Medium size with prominent horns and broad drooping ears

-Generally brown head and neck with white body and legs, having short to medium hair

-Issues very fragile

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-Very prolific and hardy

-Utilize a great deal of browse, thus used to clear brush and clean re-growth in clear areas

-High variable in appearance and performance as little planned selection has occured

-Genetically horned

-synonymous to longhorn

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-Most popular breed of register dairy goats in the U.S.

-Large in size and have distinctive long drooping ears and "Roman nose"

-Noted for higher butterfat than other dairy breeds

-Do not produce as much volume of milk as some other breeds, but often referred to as the "Jersey of milk goats"

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-One of the most popular breeds of dairy goats in the U.S.

-Medium to large in size and have distinctive erect ears and a straight or dished face

-White is the preferred color, but spots are allowed

-Noted for their volume of milk production

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-Popular breed of dairy goats in the U.S. for small farms

-Miniature goat with conformation similar to that of larger dairy goat breeds, with erect ears

-Main color is black or chocolate, random white markings and spots are common

-Most commonly found in petting zoos

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-Produces mohair, a luxurious fiber that commands a higher price than wool

-The finest hair is produced by kid goats with the hair getting coarser as the goat gets older

-Sheared twice a year

-Managed primarily under range conditions, Angoras utilize a great deal of browse in their diet

-Over 90% of the nations Angora goats reside in Texas, primarily in Edwards Plateau

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