Alpine Goat

Description:

very friendly.

Habitat:

farm

Notes:

Alpine is a breed of domestic goat known for its very good milking ability. They are of medium size and have no set markings. They have horns, a dish-face and erect ears. The breed originated in the French Alps. Mature does weigh around 61 kg or 125 lbs, and are about 0.8 m or 30 inches tall at the shoulder. Alpine goats can range from white or gray to brown and black. Alpine goats are heavy milkers. The milk can be made into butter, cheese, soap, ice cream or any other dairy product normally made from cow's milk . They are often used for commercial dairy production as well as homestead milk goats.