The Domestic Goat (Capra hircus) is the most widespread goat in existence today. It usually exists with humans and can survive everywhere except in the arctic or desert environment. It is thought to have come from Central Asia and is highly valued for its milk, meat, and fur. In almost all breeds, males are larger than females, grow horns and beards, and produce an odor. The hair of the domestic goat can be straight or wooly and black, brown, white, blended shades, or even spotted. The domestic goat has a short upward curved tail and is extremely social. It eats mainly grass and scrubs and communicates using the five senses.
Domestic Goats have a standing shoulder height between 16.1”-23.6” (41-60 cm), overall body length from 26.8”-39.4” (68-100 cm), standing height of roughly 20.1”-29.1” (51-74 cm), and a body width of 5.5”-8.3” (14-21 cm). The weight of a Domestic Goat is between 121-220 lb (55-100 kg). Domestic Goats have a typical lifespan of 12-18 years.
The Domestic Goat (Capra hircus) is the most widespread goat in existence today. It usually exists with humans and can survive everywhere except in the arctic or desert environment. It is thought to have come from Central Asia and is highly valued for its milk, meat, and fur. In almost all breeds, males are larger than females, grow horns and beards, and produce an odor. The hair of the domestic goat can be straight or wooly and black, brown, white, blended shades, or even spotted. The domestic goat has a short upward curved tail and is extremely social. It eats mainly grass and scrubs and communicates using the five senses.
Domestic Goats have a standing shoulder height between 16.1”-23.6” (41-60 cm), overall body length from 26.8”-39.4” (68-100 cm), standing height of roughly 20.1”-29.1” (51-74 cm), and a body width of 5.5”-8.3” (14-21 cm). The weight of a Domestic Goat is between 121-220 lb (55-100 kg). Domestic Goats have a typical lifespan of 12-18 years.
