Toggenburg

The Toggenburg is a Swiss dairy goat from Obertoggenburg in the Toggenburg Valley, Switzerland. They are the oldest known dairy goat breed.

This breed is medium size, sturdy, vigorous, and alert in appearance. Slightly smaller than the other Alpine breeds, the does weight at least 120lb/55kg.

The hair is short or medium in length, soft, fine, and lying flat. Its color is solid varying from light fawn to dark chocolate with no preference for any shade. Distinct marks are white ears with dark spot in the middle, two white stripes down the face from above each eye to the muzzle, white hind legs from hocks to hooves, white forelegs from knees downward with a dark lien (band) below the knee acceptable, a white triangle on either side of the tail, and a white spot sometimes present at root of wattles or in that area if no wattles are present. Varying degrees of cream markings instead of pure white are uncommon. The ears are erect and carried forward. Facial lines may be dished or straight, but are never Roman.

Toggenburgs perform best in cooler conditions. They are noted for their high milk production, and have an average fat content of 3.7%.