ANSC Goat Breeds

Origin:Alps, heavy milkers,

Alpine

Origin: Oregon, USA, golfer &elf ears

Lamancha

Origin: West Africa, Small udder/teats, high prolificacy

Nigerian Dwarf

Origin:England, Anglo Nubian, Pendulous ears

Nubian

Origin: Switzerland, performs best in cooler condition

Saanen

Origin:Switzerland, oldest dairy goat bred, excellent udder development

Toggenburg

Imported from south Africa to US, fast growing breed in US

Boer

Origin: New Zealand, crossbreeding feral does, imported to US 1990s

Kiko

Origin:west Africa, Utilized as companion animals

Pygmy

Developed in Spain, primary meat goat before 1993

Spanish

Developed Texas, Cross b/w Tenessee & boer goats

Texmaster

originate: Asia Mino, produces Mohair

Angora

Origin: Himalayan region, relatively new industry in US

Cashmere

Developed in Oregon, Cross with Pygmy & Angora, produces fine fibers for hand-spinning

Pygora