LaMancha

The LaMancha goat breed originated in Oregon by Mrs. Eula Frey from short-eared goats of a type found not only in LaMancha, but throughout Spain. It has an excellent temperament as a dairy goat and is an all-around sturdy animal that can withstand a great deal of hardship and still produce. Through official testing this breed has established itself in milk production with high butterfat.

The LaMancha's face is straight with the ears being the distinctive breed characteristic. There are two types of LaMancha ears. In does, one type of ear has no advantage over the other.

1. The "gopher ear" has an approximate maximum length of one inch but preferably non-existent and with very little or no cartilage. The end of the ear is turned up or down. This is the only type of ear which makes bucks eligible for registration.

2. The "elf ear" has an approximate maximum length of two inches, and the end of the ear is turned up or turned down, with cartilage shaping the small ear allowed.

Any color or combination of colors is common. The hair is short, fine and glossy.