Australian MINIATURE GOAT

Each Australian Miniature Goat has it's own unique characteristics that differentiates it from the next. Ears, coat, colour and facial profile may differ and animals may be slightly different in body shape & length of leg.
All coat types, colours and colour combinations are accepted. All eye colours are accepted.

It is recommended that Miniature Goat Breeders choose the type that they would like to breed, then carefully select animals with the characteristics that they need to produce animals meeting the Breed Standard of Excellence for that type. Sometimes, however, it is necessary to cross the different ear types, or use animals with less than perfect characteristics, to introduce or strengthen conformation, round off or compact body shape, breed in or out hair, 'perfect' temperament or height, in a line of animals.

Breeders should always strive to produce animals with correct conformation and good health regardless of the pairing(s) they choose.

TYPES

The Miniature Goat Breeders Association of Australia recognises four ear types.

ELF DISTINGUISHING FEATURES THE IDEAL EAR is nonexistent to a maximum length of 5cm (2"), the end of the ear should be turned up or turned down and cartilage shaping the small ear is allowed.

 

munchkin DISTINGUISHING FEATURES IDEAL EARS should be flat along majority of length and fold downwards. Tip should sit between eye level and mid-muzzle (as pictured above).

 

pixie DISTINGUISHING FEATURES IDEAL EARS Medium in length, rigid, open, upright held even with or above the level of the eye, tubular and rigid in appearance and are held out from the head.

nuwby The Nuwby goat is usually created by crossing Anglo Nubian, with Miniature Goats . DISTINGUISHING FEATURES IDEAL EARS Pendulous,the ideal length should be longer than the tip of the muzzle. Profile is usually straight but a slight arch is desirable. A height allowance of 2.5cm will be made for Nuwbys types (only animals classified by registrar).

The Miniature Goat Breeders Association of Australia recognises two coat types

 

Sheltie coat

Non-shedding coat that is reasonably thick and evenly distributed throughout. The coat may be straight or wavy and must be to the knees. The face and legs up to the knees should be free of fleece. A fringe between ears is desirable.

 

 

Short Coat

Short coat from sleek to any ratio of Cashmere (self shedding) is acceptable.