toggenburg goats for sale they
are raised for show and replcement milkers.breed description
the toggenburg from switzerland maydepth. the head is wide between mellow eyes, and it supports short, narrow, alert ears. the muzzle is
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toggenburg goats for sale they are raised for show and replcement milkers
breed description
the toggenburg from switzerland may tend to be the most angular of the major dairy breeds, being small and compact and showing a lot of width and depth. the head is wide between mellow eyes, and it supports short, narrow, alert ears. the muzzle is also deep and wide, but the bridge of the nose is strongly concave or \\"dished\\". the coat may be long when not trimmed, and the hair is fine. the color is some shade of brown with white lining on the ears, white facial stripe, white lower legs, and white triangles at the base of the tail.
origin: switzerland american dairy goat breed description
the toggenburg is a swiss dairy goat from the toggenburg valley of switzerland. this breed is medium size, sturdy, vigorous, and alert in appearance. the hair is short or medium in length, soft, fine, and lying flat. its color is solid varying from light fawn to dark chocolate with no preference for any shade. distinct white markings are as follows: white ears with dark spot in middle; two white stripes down the face from above each eye to the muzzle; hind legs white from the hocks to hooves; forelegs white from knees downward with dark line (band) below knee acceptable; a white triangle on either side of the tail; white spot may be present at root of wattles or in that area if no wattles are present. varying degrees of cream markings instead of pure white is acceptable, but not desirable. the ears are erect and carried forward. facial lines may be dished or straight, never roman
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