Alpine goat

Alpine

Alpine goats with the Chamoisée color grazing in France
Conservation status	Least Concern
Other names	Alpine polychrome, American Alpine, French Alpine
Country of origin	France
Use	Dairy, crossbreeding
Traits
Weight	Male: no less than 77 kg (170 lbs) Female: no less than 61 kg (135 lbs)
Height	Male: no less than 81 cm (32 in) Female: no less than 76 cm (30 in)
Skin color	Variable
Face color	Variable
Horn status	Horned
Beard	Bearded
Goat Capra aegagrus hircus

The Alpine is a medium to large sized breed of domestic goat known for its very good milking ability. They have no set colours or markings (although certain markings are discriminated against). They have horns, a straight profile and erect ears.

The breed originated in the French Alps. Mature does weigh around 61 kg (135 lbs), and are about 76 cm (30 in) tall at the shoulder. Alpine goats can range from white or gray to brown and black. Alpine goats are heavy milkers. The milk can be made into butter, cheese, soap, ice cream or any other dairy product normally made from cow's milk. They are often used for commercial dairy production, as well as homestead milk goats.