miniature goat heights |
Below are a breakdown of Miniature Goat Heights for Grade.
The Australian Miniature Goat MUST be measured at 3yrs of age and upgraded to adult status. Animals are only recognised as Australian Miniature Goats after they have been height verified and met Grade, height and breed requirements as three year olds. Animals must be re-measured again at 4yrs of age.
3yr old Bucks and Wethers (Grade A & Purebred) are to be measured by or in the presence of a Qualified Veterinarian or Foundation Breeder (other than the owner).
Adult Bucks and Wethers 53.3cm and under and Adult Does 46cm and under are to be height verified by or in the presence of a Qualified Veterinarian to be considered for registration.
The following is a breakdown of Heights for Miniature Goat Grades only and does not include Grade requirements.
| Does must not exceed | Bucks and Wethers must not exceed | |
| HERDBOOK PUREBRED | 57cm | 60cm |
| PUREBRED | 57cm | 60cm |
| GRADE A | 58.5cm | 61cm |
| GRADE B | 59.7 | 62.2cm |
| GRADE C | 61cm | 63.5cm |
| GRADE D | 63.5cm | 63.5cm |
Grade Heights of the Miniature Goat Breeders Association of Australia Inc.
Please note: An allowance of 2.5cm will be made for Nuwby types (only animals classified by registrar).
Overheight Animals
Overheight animals may be used in the development of the miniature breed with their progeny being eligible for inclusion in the lower grade section of the AMGR Studbook provided such progeny meet the height requirements for the breed.
