SAANEN

 

Country of Origin: Originated in West and North-West Switzerland.

Height at withers (males & females) (cm.) : 75 to 90

 

Average Daily Milk Yield in the Tropics (kg.) : 1.0 to 3.0 with a fat % of 3.5.

 

Color and Horn Character : White to biscuit in color with black spots on the nose, ears, and udder. The breed is polled.

 

Other Characteristics : The goats are large in size with straight nose and erect ears pointed forward and upward. The body has a good dairy conformation and the udder is well developed. It is known as milk queen of the goat world. There appears to be a tendency for them to be sensitive to strong sunlight and thus it needed to shade them and provide indoor management. Average live weight 55-70 kg.