Buyer question
Is a Toggenburg goat good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Toggenburg goat 3 out of 5 for beginners (some are strong-willed).
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.
- Temperament
- Lively, can be bossy
- Best fit
- Cool-climate dairy
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (Energetic)
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Cold hardy)
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.