Buyer question
Is a Toggenburg goat good for milk?
Yes: our Animal Library lists the Toggenburg goat as kept for dairy.
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.
- Purpose
- Dairy
- Best fit
- Cool-climate dairy
- Mature weight
- Does about 120 lb
- Temperament
- Lively, can be bossy
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Cold hardy)
- Fencing needs
- 4 out of 5 (Good jumpers)
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.