Breeds of Goats - g

Garganica, or Fulva Lucchese, Goats represents the typical goat breed of the Ligurian Tuscan and Emilian Appennines, particularly in the provinces of Lucca (Tuscany) and Garfagnana. They were derived from cross-breeding of local animals with goats imported from western Europe, probably at the same time as the importation of Merino sheep that led to the formation of the Gentile di Puglia sheep breed.

Garganica medium-height goats ...

Girgentana Goats, hailing from the picturesque region of Agrigento, Sicily, are a testament to the rich agricultural heritage of the area. Once a thriving population gracing the hills and coastal zones of the province, with numbers surpassing 30,000, these goats have seen a dramatic decline in recent years, with the registered population now dwindling to under 500.

These goats are distinguished by their remarkable horns, which graceful ...

The story of the Goinget, or Göinge, goats, hailing from the picturesque landscapes of Sweden, is a tale woven with threads of heritage, resilience, and conservation.

These goats, unlike their counterparts bred for milk or meat, follow a different trajectory in the annals of livestock history. Their breeding selection, far from the meticulous curation seen in traditional breeding programs, takes on a more organic, even serendipitous, h ...

The Golden Guernsey, a rare and esteemed breed of goat originating from the picturesque Bailiwick of Guernsey in the Channel Islands, holds a special place in the history and culture of the region. Since its export to Great Britain in 1965, the breed has captured the admiration of goat enthusiasts and farmers alike, leading to the establishment of the English Golden Guernsey Club, later renamed the Golden Guernsey Goat Society, to promote and pre ...

The Grigia Molisana goats, native to the picturesque landscapes of Italy, specifically thrive in the provinces of Campobasso and Isernia within the Molise Region. Their presence is particularly pronounced in the charming town of Montefalcone nel Sannio, where they play an integral role in the region's agricultural heritage.

Believed to be a composite of various local breeds including the Maltese, Garganica, and Alpina, the Grigia Molis ...

The Grisons Striped, a resilient goat breed hailing from the picturesque landscapes of Switzerland, epitomizes rugged durability and thrives amidst the mountainous terrain of its homeland. With a penchant for grazing in stony landscapes, these hardy goats feel right at home in the challenging environments of the Swiss mountains.

Despite their remarkable adaptability and resilience, the Grisons Striped goat faced a precarious situation ...