Buyer question
How long does a Toggenburg goat live?
Our Animal Library gives the Toggenburg goat a lifespan of 12–15 years.
Source: the Toggenburg goat page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Toggenburg goat in the Animal Library
The detail
Toggenburgs come from the Toggenburg valley in Switzerland and are the oldest registered dairy goat breed. They are hardy, medium-sized goats, light brown with white markings, and give steady milk even in cooler climates.
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Cold hardy)
- Origin
- Switzerland
- Best fit
- Cool-climate dairy
- Temperament
- Lively, can be bossy
What to weigh
Butterfat is lower than most breeds, and some people notice a stronger flavor in the milk. Toggenburgs tend to be more headstrong than LaManchas.