Nigerian Dwarf: 

• Miniature dairy goat breed of West African ancestry. 

• Originally brought to the US on ships as food for large cats such as lions; survivors originally lived in zoos. 

• Come in many colors: white, black, red, cream and patterns such as buckskin (brown with a black cape over the head and neck along with other black markings) and chamoisee with or without white spots. 

• Some have white "frosting" on the ears. 

• Does measure 17-22.5 inches at the withers and bucks at 19-23.5 inches. 

Pygmy: 

•  Breed of miniature domestic goat 

• Tend to be kept as pets primarily, though also work well as milk producers and working animals

• Quite hardy, an asset in a wide variety of settings, and can adapt to virtually all climates 

• Does, weigh 53 to 75 lbs. and bucks, weigh 60 to 86 lbs. Wither height ranges from 16 to 23 in. 

• Color can range from white caramel, medium caramel, dark caramel, dark (red) caramel, silver-light grey agouti, medium grey agouti, dark grey agouti, black with frosted points, solid black and agouti.

Mini LaMancha: 

• Formally recognized breed of dairy goat, 

• First bred in Oregon by Mrs. Eula Fay Frey; only breed of goat developed in the U.S. 

• May be any color known to occur in goats

• Most distinctive goat breed; easily recognizable by their very short ear pinnae

• Also known for their high milk production, and the comparatively high butterfat content in their milk

Nubian:

• Developed in Great Britain of native milking stock and goats from the Middle East and North Africa

• Distinguishing characteristics include large, pendulous ears and a "Roman" nose

• Due to their Middle-Eastern heritage, Anglo-Nubians can live in very hot climates and have a longer breeding season than other dairy goats.

• Considered a dairy or dual-purpose breed, Anglo-Nubians are known for the high butterfat content of their milk, although on average, the breed produces less milk than other dairy breeds

Boer: 

• Developed in South Africa in the early 1900s for meat production 

• Name is derived from the Dutch word "boer", meaning farmer 

• High resistance to disease and adapt well to hot, dry semi deserts

• Commonly have white bodies and distinctive brown heads; some can be completely brown or white 

• Like the Nubian goat, they possess long, pendulous ears. 

• Noted for being docile, fast-growing, and having high fertility rates

Toggenburg:

• Swiss breed of dairy goat

• Name derives from Toggenburg region of teh Canton of St. Gallen

• Medium sized goat

• Color ranges from light brown to mouse grey with white 'Swiss markings' to face, lower legs and tail area