Goat Breeds

1. Which breed, known for their Gopher or Elf ears, is the only breed developed in the USA and comes in no specific colors?

Saanen

Alpine

Nubian

LaMancha

LaMancha goats are known for their distinct ear types, developed in the USA, and are recognized for not having specific color requirements in their breed standard.

Explanation

LaMancha goats are known for their distinct ear types, developed in the USA, and are recognized for not having specific color requirements in their breed standard.

2. Which breed of goat is known for being white or cream in color, sunburning easily due to their light color, and discouraging spots on their skin and hair coat?

LaMancha

Nubian

Boer

Saanen

Saanen goats are known for their white or cream coloring, which makes them more susceptible to sunburn. They are also discouraged from having spots on their skin and hair coat to maintain their breed standards.

Explanation

Saanen goats are known for their white or cream coloring, which makes them more susceptible to sunburn. They are also discouraged from having spots on their skin and hair coat to maintain their breed standards.

3. Which dairy breed is described as having light fawn to chocolate with white to light cream markings and the longest hair of any of the dairy breeds?

Toggenburg

Nubian

Saanen

Alpine

Toggenburg goats are known for their distinct coloration and long hair, making them easily identifiable within the dairy breeds. Nubian, Saanen, and Alpine goats have different characteristics and color patterns compared to Toggenburg goats.

Explanation

Toggenburg goats are known for their distinct coloration and long hair, making them easily identifiable within the dairy breeds. Nubian, Saanen, and Alpine goats have different characteristics and color patterns compared to Toggenburg goats.

4. What breed of goat is known for having erect ears, short hair, a straight face, and color patterns such as Cou Blanc, Cou Clair, Cou Noir, Sundgau, Pied, and Chamoisee?

LaMancha

Alpine

Saanen

Nubian

The Alpine breed of goat is known for its specific characteristics mentioned in the question, making it the correct answer.

Explanation

The Alpine breed of goat is known for its specific characteristics mentioned in the question, making it the correct answer.

5. Which dairy goat breed is known for having long pendulous ears, a Roman Nose, higher milk fat content, and originated in England?

Alpine

Saanen

Nubian

LaMancha

Each of the incorrect answers belongs to a different dairy goat breed that does not match the description provided in the question. Nubian goats are recognized by their distinct characteristics including long pendulous ears, a Roman Nose, higher milk fat content, and an English origin.

Explanation

Each of the incorrect answers belongs to a different dairy goat breed that does not match the description provided in the question. Nubian goats are recognized by their distinct characteristics including long pendulous ears, a Roman Nose, higher milk fat content, and an English origin.

6. Which Saanen breed is not white in color?

LaMancha

Alpine

Sable

Nubian

The Saanen breed is known for its white color, but Sable Saanen goats have a distinct coat coloration that is not white.

Explanation

The Saanen breed is known for its white color, but Sable Saanen goats have a distinct coat coloration that is not white.

7. Which breed, smaller than standard breeds and originating from Western Africa, is known for its diminutive size?

Pygmy

Nigerian Dwarf

Saanen

Boer

Nigerian Dwarf goats are a small breed of dairy goat that originally comes from Western Africa. They are known for their petite size and are commonly raised for milk production. Boer, Saanen, and Pygmy are all larger breeds of goats that do not fit the description provided in the question.

Explanation

Nigerian Dwarf goats are a small breed of dairy goat that originally comes from Western Africa. They are known for their petite size and are commonly raised for milk production. Boer, Saanen, and Pygmy are all larger breeds of goats that do not fit the description provided in the question.

8. Which breed, of Swiss Origin, is typically bay and black in color with a few white hairs through the coat and ears permitted?

Toggenburg

Saanen

Appenzeller

Oberhasli

Oberhasli goats are known for their distinct bay and black coloring with allowed white hairs, while Saanen, Appenzeller, and Toggenburg are other Swiss goat breeds with different colorations and characteristics.

Explanation

Oberhasli goats are known for their distinct bay and black coloring with allowed white hairs, while Saanen, Appenzeller, and Toggenburg are other Swiss goat breeds with different colorations and characteristics.