Brown Shorthair Goat

This breed, also known as Hnedà Kratkosrsta Koza, originated from a native breed of un-uniform color, mostly light-brown to white, improved by crossing with German brown (Erzgebirgziege) bucks since the end of the 19th century.

It was recognized as an autonomous breed in 1954-55. The breed is dispersed in the northern and western mountain regions of the Czech Republic, occupied by the Germans until 1945.

Fine, and similar to the German brown in appearance, this breed has glossy short hair, with cinnamon to ferruginous or dark brown coat and face. It has upright ears and long legs. A markedly defined black stripe runs from cantle to tail tip. The belly, shank and hoof are black as well. Mostly (75-80%) hornless, with the pollness fixed through systematic selection.

Average females weight about 120-140 pounds, height in withers 70-75 cm, heart girth 80-102 cm, males about 140-190 pounds, 75-85cm in withers and 90-110 cm in heart girth. Early mature, first bearing in 12-15 month of age.

The population numbers approximately 400 head now with 40% of animals held in 4 newly established commercial flocks.

Does may reach 1950 pounds of milk over a 300 day period. The best animals reach 2600 pounds, with 3.8% fat and 2.75% protein. The prolificacy is about 185%. Quadruplets are rare.