This is a list of goat breeds present or previously existing in North America. The goat is not indigenous to North America, so none of them are exclusively American. Some were developed locally from existing breeds, while others were direct imports.
Name Origin Notes ImageAlpine France, United Kingdom American Lamancha Mexico, Spain American Pygmy West Africa Angora Turkey Boer South Africa Cashmere Australia, New Zealand, SpainCashmere goats in the United States are not considered a formal breed, and any animal meeting the desired type may be registered with NACG. Kalahari Red South Africa Kiko New Zealand Kinder United StatesCrossbred between Nubians and Pygmies Myotonic United States, Canada Nigerian Dwarf West Africa Nubian United Kingdom (originally India, Africa, and the Mediterranean) Oberhasli SwitzerlandAlso known as "Swiss Alpine" Pygora United StatesCrossbreed between Angoras and Pygmies Saanen Switzerland Sable SwitzerlandSables are often considered a subset of Saanens, but are recognized separately under ADGA San Clemente/Santa Catalina Spain Savanna South Africa Spanish Spain Toggenburg Switzerland
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