Pygmy

Origin and History

The Pygmy goat traces its roots to West African dwarf goats and was later developed in North America as a compact, hardy breed. While originally imported for zoological collections and small livestock programs, the breed quickly gained popularity for its manageable size, adaptability, and versatility.

Breed Characteristics

Pygmy goats are sturdy, well-muscled animals with a compact body on short legs. Despite their small stature, they are solid and meaty in build. They come in a wide range of colours and coat patterns, adding to their appeal. Their small size makes them easy to handle and well suited to smaller properties. Pygmy goats are known for having confident and spirited personalities. They are bold, curious, and often unaware of their size, which gives them a distinctive and entertaining character.

Primary Uses

Pygmy goats are used primarily as pets and companions, including as pasture mates for lone horses. Due to their muscular build, they can also be marketed for meat production in appropriate systems.

Notable Qualities

The Pygmy goat is valued for its hardiness, manageable size, and adaptable nature. Its combination of sturdy conformation and lively personality makes it a popular choice for families, hobby farms, and small-scale producers across Canada.

Pygmy Goat Breeders Information

• Heartland Registered Pygmy Goats, Donna & James Benoit

  • Ardrossan, AB

  • 780-922-6185 

  • heartlandgoats@icloud.com  www.pygmygoatscanada.com

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