About The Breed

Australian Miniature Goat

Origin: The Australian Miniature Goat is an Australian breed established in 2000 exclusively for pets. The breed was originally developed by pairing carefully selected smaller stature animals of excellent type from purebred and cross bred full sized goats with small Australian bush goats to ensure hardiness of animals. Purebred goats that continued to meet height requirements graded up with some breeders preferring to try to breed smaller more breed specific types. 

Temperaments: Gentle and loveable, easily trainable. They are gregarious, friendly with a calm and playful nature. 

Uses: Predominately a pet breed. For families looking for backyard milking pets a well-bred miniature female can produce enough milk for the family each day some of which can be used to make cheese, yogurt and even soap. Miniature goats with Cashmere coats can be shaved and the fleece can be spun and used to make small garments or used in art and craft. Goat manure is very high in nitrogen, and is great for the garden. Miniature Goats make great companion animals and can be kept with horses, cattle, sheep, alpacas and many more species. Miniature Goats run on land that is often steep or not accessible to larger animals and they are often used to control weeds and over grown bush land. 

Suitability: The Australian Miniature Goat has an impeccable temperament making the breed suitable for pets for young and old alike. 

Size: While the breed is still under development, with breeders continuing to work on both refinement of type and reduction of height an MGBA registered Australian Miniature Goat has a maximum height allowance of 63.5cm. Purebred adults 57cm for does and 60 cm for bucks. 

Lifespan: 10–15 years
 

Reference: Miniature goat breeders association website: http://www.miniaturegoatbreedersassociation.com.au