Originally named the Cameroon Dwarf Goat, pygmy goats made their way from Africa to zoos in Sweden, eventually ending up in America in 1959. Pygmies are characterized by medium to long straight hair.

Mini Alpines are a miniature goat breed slightly bigger than dwarf goats but smaller than a full-sized goat; they're also great for dairy production.

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As far as care goes, Nigerian Dwarf Goats are pretty easy. These goats are herbivores, so they graze on the tips of woody shrubs and trees. They'll also eat some of the blackberry, weedy ...

"Right now, the larger style dairy goats, the price range would be up to $1,000, and that's a starting price for a Nigerian dwarf," he said. "So there's a big difference in the actual cost.

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Now, according to new findings published in Applied Animal Behaviour Science, adorable dwarf goats understand object permanence too, Science reports.

Miniature goats, which include pygmy and dwarf goats, are usually no larger than big dogs. The average mini-goat might weigh 50 to 100 pounds, according to city officials.

A Nigerian Dwarf goat is held by visitor, Jamie Sandar, of Kingwood. Visitors bottle fed newborn goats at the Bubbly Goat Farm in Stockton, April 2, 2023. Get Photo. 5 / 17.

The Nigerian Dwarf goats are professional party-goers, bringing their special brand of magic to city celebrations and starry soirees. So-called goat mom Scout Raskin, a lifelong animal lover and ...