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Halal Meat Boston Farm · Eastleigh, Framingham MA

The Dairy Goat Almanac

A field guide to the milking breeds that call our pasture home — their yield, the richness of their milk, their temperament, and what each one does best.

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Nubian

Anglo-Nubian · England

Rich, creamy milk and long pendulous ears.

Milk yield1,500–2,500 lbs/yr
Butterfat 4.5–5.5%
Protein
3.6–4.0%
Temperament
Friendly, social, vocal
Best for
Cheese, yogurt & farm tours
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LaMancha

United States · Oregon

Unmistakable elf ears; calm and easy to handle.

Milk yield1,800–2,700 lbs/yr
Butterfat 3.8–4.2%
Protein
3.2–3.5%
Temperament
Very gentle, steady
Best for
Family farms & education
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Saanen

Switzerland · Saanen Valley

The great white dairy queen — sheer volume.

Milk yield★ Top milker
2,000–3,000+ lbs/yr
Butterfat 3.0–3.5%
Protein
2.9–3.3%
Temperament
Calm, docile
Best for
High-volume milk
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Alpine

French Alps · France

Hardy, striking, and thoroughly dependable.

Milk yield★ Top milker
2,000–3,000+ lbs/yr
Butterfat 3.2–3.6%
Protein
3.0–3.3%
Temperament
Alert, curious, hardy
Best for
Versatile dairy work
Miniature

Nigerian Dwarf

West Africa

Pint-sized, with the richest milk of the herd.

Milk yield500–900 lbs/yr
Butterfat ★ Richest

6.0–10.0% butterfat

Protein
4.0–5.0%
Temperament
Playful, affectionate
Best for
Cheese, soap & small farms
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Oberhasli

Switzerland · Bern

Red-bay Swiss beauty with famously sweet milk.

Milk yield1,500–2,200 lbs/yr
Butterfat 3.5–4.0%
Protein
3.0–3.3%
Temperament
Friendly, calm
Best for
Sweet milk & easy handling