Dwarf Goats

Dwarf Goats South Africa

Dwarf Goats in South Africa were originally selected as companions and show animals, with emphasis on the breed’s graceful appearance and gentle disposition. The production qualities of the breed, however, have also attracted attention. Does produce one to two quarts of milk per day. The milk is high in butterfat and makes excellent cheese and butter.

They generally breed year-round and produce twins. They can be milked for up to ten months, but can also be allowed to dry up on their own if milking is no longer desired. These production qualities make Dwarf goats in Cape Town good candidates for small-scale milk production where a year-round supply of a moderate amount of milk is the goal.

Dwarf Goats Milk Tastes Better

Among the goat dairy breeds, Dwarf goat milk has the highest levels of butterfat, making it so creamy that it’s typically preferred over cow’s milk. Dwarf milk has approximately 6 – 10% butterfat, as opposed to approximately 2 – 6% for other goat breeds. Since butterfat is what gives milk its sweet flavour, it’s the sweetest, richest milk of all the dairy goat breeds.