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Nigerian Dwarf Goat
The Nigerian Dwarf goat is a miniature dairy goat breed of West African ancestry. Originally brought to the United States on ships as food for large cats such as lions - the survivors originally lived in zoos.
Jeramiah Destrata
Apr 29, 2015
American Lamancha
American Lamancha, or more commonly, simply Lamancha or LaMancha, is a formally recognized breed of dairy goat, first bred in Oregon by Mrs. Eula Fay Frey.
Jeramiah Destrata
Apr 29, 2015
Boer Goat
The Boer goat is a breed of goat that was developed in South Africa in the early 1900s for meat production. Their name is derived from the Afrikaans word "boer", meaning farmer.
Jeramiah Destrata
Apr 29, 2015
Saanen Goat
Saanen goats are a white or cream-colored breed of goat, named for the Saanen valley in Switzerland. By the late 19th century they had spread across Europe, and in the early 20th century were brought to the US.
Jeramiah Destrata
Apr 29, 2015
The Anglo-Nubian
The breed was developed in Great Britain of native milking stock and goats from the Middle East and North Africa. Its distinguishing characteristics include large, pendulous ears and a "Roman" nose.
Jeramiah Destrata
Apr 29, 2015
The Englilsh Royals and a Few of their Pets!
Over the years, the Royal Family seem to have embraced dogs as special pets. Formal portraits from the 17th century onwards show kings, queens and their children happily posing with their beloved animals, from pugs to greyhounds, King Charles Spaniels
Robert Neal
Apr 28, 2015