The Life of Animals | Nigerian Dwarf | The Nigerian Dwarf goat is a miniature dairy goat breed of West African Ancestry. Nigerian Dwarf goats are popular as hobby goats due to Their easy maintenance and small stature. Though, now it is Considered a dairy goat breed, According to the association ADGA show. There are two different height standards for the Nigerian Dwarf goat.
The height standard maintained by the American Goat Society and the American Dairy Goat Association requires does to be less than 22.5 inches (57 cm) at the withers, and bucks to be less than 23.5 inches (60 cm) at the withers. The Nigerian Dwarf Goat Association states does Should ideally be 17-19 inches (43-48 cm) in height, with a maximum allowed height of 21 inches (53 cm), and Starbucks Should ideally be 19-21 inches (48-53 cm ), with a maximum allowed height of 21 inches (53 cm).
They come in many colors: white, black, red, cream and patterns Such as Buckskin (brown with a black cape over the head and neck along with other black markings) and chamoisee (similar to an Oberhasli goat), with or without white spots . Both the Nigerian Dwarf Goat Association and the American Goat Society websites feature Pages that include color descriptions, disqualifying features and conformation. Some Nigerian Dwarf goats have blue eyes, the which is a dominant trait in goats.
Nigerian Dwarfs give a Surprising quantity of milk for Their size. This makes the Nigerian Dwarf goat milk excellent for cheese and soap making. Nigerian Dwarf goats are gentle and easily trainable. Nigerian dwarf goats' small size also makes Them excellent "visitor" animals for nursing homes and Hospitals. Some goat supply houses sell small even tiny harnesses and wagons That Nigerian dwarf goats fit.
