How to Identify Goat Breeds

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Look for floppy-eared Nubians.. Distinguish between docile, erect-eared Swiss breeds.. Spot a LaMancha's gopher ears.

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1

Look for floppy-eared Nubians.

Step 1

Look for floppy-eared Nubians.

2

Distinguish between docile, erect-eared Swiss breeds.

Step 2

Distinguish between docile, erect-eared Swiss breeds.

3

Spot a LaMancha's gopher ears.

Step 3

Spot a LaMancha's gopher ears.

4

Identify large-muscled meat goat breeds.

Step 4

Identify large-muscled meat goat breeds.

5

Look for fiber goats' luxurious coats.

Step 5

Look for fiber goats' luxurious coats.

6

Check the length of your mini goat's coat.

Step 6

Check the length of your mini goat's coat.

7

Ask a breeder for registration records before purchasing a goat.

Step 7

Ask a breeder for registration records before purchasing a goat.

8

Look for breed information on tattoos, tags, and microchips.

Step 8

Look for breed information on tattoos, tags, and microchips.

9

Get help from a university's agriculture program if you're stumped.

Step 9

Get help from a university's agriculture program if you're stumped.

10

Ask local breeders for help.

Step 10

Ask local breeders for help.

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