Learning the Different Breeds of Goats

Learning the Different Breeds of Goats Are You Ready to Learn?

Instructions Read Carefully! This activity will walk you through the different breeds of goats. Read all captions, explanations, and information to successfully complete the activity. Pay close attention, you will be quizzed on your learned knowledge at the end of the activity!

Objectives At the end of this activity students will be able to identify the different breeds of goats with 100% accuracy. Are you ready to learn? Start Now!

Main Menu Alpine Toggenburg Saanen Nubian Oberhasli Lamancha Nigerian Dwarf Pygmy Boer Angora Start Quiz

Alpines The French Alpine originated in the Alps. They were brought to the US from France. No distinct color has been established, however they usually range from shades of gray/silver and black and white. Main Menu

Toggenburg The Toggenburg originated in Switzerland in the Toggenburg Valley. Their color ranges from light fawn to dark chocolate with white accenting the legs and face. Main Menu

Saanen The Saanen goat originated in Switzerland in the Saanen Valley. They are the largest of the dairy goat breeds and produce the most milk. Saanens can only be white with no other coloration. Main Menu

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Nubian The Nubian was developed in Great Britian. Nubians are known for being able to live in hot climates. Nubians can be any color, pattern, or combination. However they are distinguished by their Roman Nose. Main Menu

Oberhasli The Oberhalsi is an very old breed of dairy goat from the Canton of Berne in Switzerland. They can only a certain color; a warm reddish brown accented with black stripes on legs, body, and face. Oberhalis may also be pure black. Main Menu

Lamancha The Lamancha is a relatively new breed of goat. It was first bred in Oregon. They are perhaps the most distinctive breed of goats easily recognizable by their very short ears. They may be any color combination. Main Menu

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Nigerian Dwarf The Nigerian dwarf is a miniature goat breed of West African ancestry. The Nigerian Dwarf was originally brought to the US as a food source for large cats such as lions. Nigerians can be any color combination however they may not exceed 21 inches tall. Main Menu

Pygmy Main Menu The Pygmy goat is a small breed of goat primarily used for pets. They tend to be more robust or stockier than Nigerian Dwarfs. They also can be any color combination and may only be 23 inches tall.

Boer The Boer goat originated in South Africa in the early 1900’s for meat production. They were brought to the US in the early 1990’s. They like the Nubian, have a roman nose and pendulous ears. They are the most efficient breed of goats in terms of meat production. Main Menu

Angora The Angora originated in Ankara, Turkey. Angora goats produce lustrous fiber known as Mohair (similar to wool in sheep). They can be easily distinguished by their mohair and “sheep dog” appearance. Main Menu

Quick Review Nigerian Dwarf Alpine Pygmy Lamancha Angora Nubian Boer Saanen Oberhasli Toggenburg Main Menu

Quick Application What type of goats are these? Meat? Or Dairy?

Incorrect! Sorry Try Again! Remember these are bigger boned goats, which have a lot of muscle

Correct! Great Job!!!

Quick Application What type of goats are these? Meat? Or Dairy?

Correct! Great Job!!!

Incorrect! Sorry Try Again! Remember these lighter framed goats not good for meat consumption

Quiz Time!! Now that you know and understand the different breeds it’s time to test your knowledge! Are you ready? Yes, I want to start the quiz! No I’d like to review one more time.

Question 1: What breed of goat is this? Lamancha Toggenburg Oberhasli Alpine REVIEW

You Are Correct!! Proceed to the next question

OH NO!!! Try Again Remember this breed is the only “earless breed”

Question 2: What breed of goat is this? Boer Toggenburg Nigerian Dwarf Alpine REVIEW

OH NO!!! Try Again This breed is a newer breed that is used for meat production.

Question 3: What breed of goat is this? Angora Saanen Alpine Lamancha REVIEW

OH NO!!! Try Again Remember this breed is the only completely white breed

Question 4: What breed of goat is this? Angora Saanen Nubian Lamancha REVIEW

OH NO!!! Try Again This breed is used for fiber production.

Question 5: What breed of goat is this? Pygmy Saanen Nigerian Dwarf Oberhasli REVIEW

OH NO!!! Try Again This is the miniature breed that Is used for dairy products.

Question 6: What breed of goat is this? Pygmy Alpine Nigerian Dwarf Saanen REVIEW

OH NO!!! Try Again This is the miniature breed used for meat production.

Question 7: What breed of goat is this? Alpine Nubian Oberhasli Saanen REVIEW

OH NO!!! Try Again Remember this is the a rust colored breed that can also be black.

Question 8: What breed of goat is this? Alpine Nubian Oberhasli Saanen REVIEW

OH NO!!! Try Again This is the only dairy goat breed with pendulous ears.

Question 9: What breed of goat is this? Nigerian Dwarf Nubian Alpine Saanen REVIEW

Learning the Different Breeds of Goats