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Information from the 4H Dairy Goat Reference
Question | Answer |
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What Breed is from France? | French Alpine |
This breed is large but should still remain refined and never course? | French Alpine |
Name 4 things that French Alpines are known for. | 1.Curious 2. Friendly 3. Independent 4. Strong willed 5. Long Lactation 6. Producing Large quantities of high quality milk |
How much does a mature Alpine doe weigh? | At least 135 pounds |
How tall is a mature Alpine doe? | At least 30" at the withers |
How much does a mature Alpine buck weigh? | At Least 160 pounds |
How tall is a mature Alpine buck? | At least 32" at the withers |
Where is the LaMancha from? | USA |
What breed is somewhat shorter and blockier than any other dairy goat breed? | LaMancha |
Name 3 things LaManchas known for. | 1. Docile 2.even temperament 3. Steady productions of milk of fairly high fat content |
What type of ears contains no cartilage but only a ring of skin around the auditory canal? | Gopher |
What type of ears contain a small amount of cartilage and a small amount of skin that may turn either up or down from the cartilage but no longer than two inches? | Elf |
What type of ears is only allowed on LaMancha Bucks? | Gopher |
How tall is a mature LaMancha doe? | At least 30" at the wither |
How much should a mature LaMancha doe weigh? | At least 130 pounds |
How tall is a mature LaMancha buck? | At least 30" at the withers |
How much should a Mature LaMancha buck weigh? | At least 155 pounds |
Where did the Nigerian Dwarf originate from? | West Africa |
Where was the Nigerian Dwarf developed? | USA |
What is the primary breed characteristic of Nigerian Dwarfs? | Shorter Height |
Name 4 qualities that Nigerian Dwarfs are known for. | High quality milk, often with exceptionally high butterfat content, gregarious, friendly, hardy animals |
How tall should mature Nigerian Dwarf does be? | No more than 22 1/2 inches tall |
How tall should mature Nigerian Dwarf bucks be? | No more than 23 1/2 inches tall |
What dairy goat breed is known for their high quality, high butterfat milk production and being very vocal? | Nubian |
What is the most distinctive breed character for the Nubian? | The Head |
How tall should a mature Nubian doe be? | At least 30 inches tall at the withers |
How tall should a mature Nubian Buck be? | At Least 32 inches tall at the withers |
How much should a Mature Nubian doe weigh? | At least 135 pounds |
How much should a mature Nubian buck weigh? | At least 160 pounds |
Where is the Oberhasli from? | The Brienzer region of Switerland near Bern |
This breed is medium sized, vigorous, and alert in appearance. | The Oberhasli |