Nigerian Dwarf Goat
TYPE: Mammal
STATUS:
Not Listed
QUICK STATS
Body size
34 kg (75 lbs) (avg.)
native habitat
Lowlands and countryside of West Africa
life expectancy
10–15 years
diet
Grasses and shrubs
Reproduction
3–4 young per litter
predators
Humans and large carnivores
natural defenses
Horns
About the Species
Nigerian dwarf goats are a dairy breed of goat. They are ideally around 75 pounds with gold, chocolate, or black hair with various other colors dispersed throughout their coats.
The Nigerian dwarf goats are domestic goats, originating in West Africa.
Their bodies are well proportioned with a straight nose, upright ears and short to medium hair. Their coats come in many different colors although the main color families are black, gold, chocolate with random spots of other colors dispersed through out their coats. They are mainly kept as dairy goats.
Their small size requires less space than other larger dairy breeds. Due to their friendly and outgoing personalities, they are kept as pets.
Capra hircus
Throughout history, goats have been kept and bred to be used for their milk, fiber, or to be eaten.
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