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Breed Standard
American and Purebred Miniature Oberhasli
The
Mini-Oberhasli is a cross of Nigerian Dwarf and a Swiss dairy goat noted for its
rich red bay coat ranging from light bay to a dark bay or solid black in does. Bucks
must be red bay to be registered.
Its
appearance is alert and vigorous while having a gentle temperament. The face is
dished or straight with erect ears. Minimal black markings in the bay Mini-Oberhasli
are: two black stripes down the face from above each eye to a black muzzle;
forehead is nearly all black with the ears black on the inside and bay on the
outside; black stripe from the base of each ear coning to a point just back of
the poll and continuing along the neck and back as a dorsal stripe; black belly;
black legs below the knees and hocks. The skin, including the udder is light
gray to black. A few white hairs through the coat and about the ears and/or
nose are permitted. Bucks often have more black on the head than does, black
whisker, and black hair along the shoulders and lower chest with a mantle of
black along the back. Bucks frequently have more white hair than does.
Maximum height: Does 28” Bucks 29”
Evaluation of Defects
Serious
Defects
Small
white spots in hair of does
Very
Serious
Small
white spots in hair of bucks
Disqualification:
White
spot over 1 ½ inch in any direction.
Pendulous ears
Black
Bucks
Any
color but red bay (or black in does)
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