ndga Nigerian Dwarf Breed Standard

The Nigerian Dwarf is the only true miniature goat breed of dairy type and character.
It's conformation is similar to that of the larger breeds, but the parts of the body are in balanced proportion relative to their size. The profile of the face is straight, although some have a small break, or step, at eye level. The ears are alert and upright. The coat is straight with short to medium length hair, with short, sleek and smooth hair being the ideal. The desired height for does is 17" to 19", with a maximum height of 21". The desired height for bucks is 18" to 20", with a maximum height of 23". There is no minimum height for does or bucks. Any color, or combination of colors is acceptable. (Pygmy goat breed specific markings are a moderate fault.)

CONFORMATION: Body parts should be in proportion to the size of the doe; long bodied, wide but refined, standing no more than 21" at the withers.
HEAD: Medium length to long and refined; lean, straight nose with symmetry and balance, relatively deep and wide muzzle.
EARS: Relatively long in comparison to head size; narrow, alert, thin, dairy type.
NECK: Moderately long and feminine but not too refined, no dewlap or fatty deposits.
BODY: Long, deep, wide, with level topline and slightly sloping, long rump, well sprung, open ribs with increasing width angling towards rear of barrel, and flat, flinty ribbing, sharpness at the withers above tightly assembled shoulders.
COAT: Short and straight; slick coat preferred, with loose, pliable skin.
COLOR: Any color or combination of colors, except Pygmy goat breed specific markings are not preferred.
MAMMARY SYSTEM: Wide, deep, capacious, relative to the size of the doe, strongly attached, soft and pliable, with proportionately sized and shaped teats; should be balanced and tightly attached as viewed from the side and the rear.

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CONFORMATION: Strong, wide, and masculine, but with dairy character;  standing no more than 23" at the withers.
HEAD: Medium length to long; lean; straight nose with symmetry and balance; deep and wide muzzle.
EARS: Relatively long in comparison to head size; narrow, alert, thin, dairy type.
NECK: Moderately long and masculine, showing appropriate muscling in proportion to the size of the animal..
BODY: Long, deep, wide, with level topline and slightly sloping, long rump, well sprung, open ribs with increasing width angling towards rear of barrel, and flat, flinty ribbing, sharpness at the withers above tightly assembled shoulders.
COAT: Short and straight; slick coat preferred, with loose, pliable skin; heavy beard.
COLOR: Any color or combination of colors, except Pygmy goat breed specific markings are not preferred.
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM: Well developed, balanced and strongly attached scrotum, with even, rudimentary teats.

View ndga Breed Scorecard for Bucks.

Wethers are neutered males. Not only do wethers make great pets, they also serve as ambassadors of the breed. Many successful breeders started with just a wether or two as pets! ndga is the only breed organization to recognize wethers for their value as pets and show animals.
ndga Wether Program