Breeds of Goats - r

Red Boar Goats, originating from the rich lands of South Africa, stand as a versatile breed valued for both their meat production and companionship as pets.

These goats, with their robust build and distinctive red-brown coats, exemplify the essence of meat production, providing succulent and flavorful meat to discerning consumers. Their meat conformation is highly regarded, reflecting their genetic heritage and the meticulous breeding ...

Red Mediterranean, or Rosa Mediterranea, Goats originally came from central-eastern Mediterranean, particularly Syria. They have a reddish-brown coat. They are mainly bred for milk for making cheese.

Rossa Mediterranea, or Derivata di Siria, Goats are from the Mediterranean island of Sicily, in southern Italy. They were derived from Siria or Mambrina, Goats. They are raised mainly in Sicily, but also in Basilicata and Calabria in south ...

Repartida Goats hail from the northeastern region of Brazil, meticulously crafted through selective breeding from the esteemed Chué goat lineage. Inheriting the robust meat-oriented traits of its progenitor, this breed embodies the epitome of functionality and purpose. Characterized by its distinctive coat pattern, the Repartida Goat boasts contrasting hues, with black forequarters seamlessly transitioning into brown or pale hindquarters, and vic ...

Roccaverano Goats, regarded as an indigenous breed of the Alta Langa Val Bormida region in Italy, proudly stand as the most prevalent goat breed in their ancestral homeland. Belonging to the esteemed Alpine group of Goats, they embody the rugged spirit of their mountainous terrain.

Draped in a luxurious long-haired coat that showcases a splendid array of colors, ranging from serene beige to bold black, pristine white, or earthy brown, ...

The Mountain Goat, known scientifically as Oreamnos americanus and colloquially as the Rocky Mountain Goat, is an emblem of North America's rugged wilderness, where it navigates the sub-alpine and alpine landscapes with remarkable agility and grace.

This majestic creature, native only to North America, epitomizes adaptability to its high-altitude habitat, where it roams the Rocky Mountains, Cascade Range, and other western mountain reg ...

Rove Goats were first domesticated in Le Rove, France near Marseille. They were once considered endangered, but as of 2003, there are more than 5000 registered Roves on French farms. The goat was originally bred for meat, but because the current French market for goat meat is poor, farmers have begun to use the Rove for dairying, instead.

Rove Goats are primarily characterized by its long twisted horns. They can reach nearly 4 ft ...

Russian White Goats are, unsurprisingly, white goats from Russia. They are dairy goats derived from the selective breeding ofSaanenand Toggenburg goatsimported from Switzerland, crossed with various native goat breeds of the former USSR.

Hairy goats, of the Saanen and Toggenburg breeds, have been imported periodically from Switzerland and other European countries; these breed undoubtedly contributed much to the formation of vari ...

Rustica di Calabria Goats, an esteemed Italian breed, are nurtured in the picturesque province of Cosenza, nestled within the scenic landscapes of Calabria. Characterized by their diverse and heterogeneous features, these goats are believed to have inherited their distinctive traits through a blend of ancestry, possibly incorporating influences from Maltese and Garganica Goats.

Raised amidst the rugged terrain of the mountains, Rustica ...