Goat Colors And Markings
Goats come in different colors, patterns, and markings, making them one of the most visually diverse farm animals out there. Whether you prefer a classic white goat, a sleek black one, or a uniquely patterned beauty, there's a breed that's just right for you. Color in goats is comprised of two basic choices, either black based or red/tan based.
These base colors are modified by several factors; the patterns that overlay them; and the white spotting and other white markings commonly seen. Learn about the basic color families and patterns of Nigerian Dwarf goats, such as black, brown, gold, white, buckskin, roan, pinto, and more. See examples of each color and pattern and how to register them with the American Goat Society.
Colors & Patterns
Learn about the different color patterns and markings of goats, such as white, sable, black mask, blackbelly, and more. See photos of various breeds and examples of each pattern. The tan markings vary in color from cream (almost white) to tan to dark brown.
The tan areas usually have light skin pigment. You will notice pink to peach colored skin around the muzzle, lips, eyes, ears, and feet on most swiss marked goats, especially kids. Hooves are white instead of black.
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Swiss marked is also known as the Toggenburg pattern. Goat Color Guide: A comprehensive guide to identifying unique goat coat patterns and colors, with pictures and descriptions to help you identify your goat's unique pattern. These goats are similar to cou blancs and cou clairs, except the colors are shades of brown without any black as the dominant color (black markings are typical).
Learn about the variety of goat coat colors, from common ones like brown, black, white, grey, and tan, to patterns like solid, spotted, roan, striped, and marbled. Discover the rare and unusual colors like blue, chocolate, cream, silver, and champagne, and how they are caused by genetic mutations. I always see people asking, What color is my goat? Or How should I describe his/her markings? So, I'm starting this thread in the interest of listing links to pages with good color descriptions of markings and colorings.
Correct Color Prints of Dairy Goats - American Dairy Goat Association - ADGA
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Color Choices for Registration Revised 6/2013 In an effort to make registering a goat easier there are now just 7 color choices: caramel with black markings, caramel with brown markings, grey agouti, brown agouti, black agouti, black, and solid black. It is no longer necessary to assign a shade such as light, medium or dark. Caramel Pattern.
