The Australian Miniature Goat Club was officially launched in February 2000 after Sue Ludwig presented a group of enthusiast with the plan. The Club was set up to help unite breeders and keepers, to try to promote the breed as “the affordable alternative pet”, and to share information via newsletters and (later the internet) and to provide a “fair market place” offering “equal opportunities” to all breeders that wanted to become involved in the hobby. Over the years that followed, using information collected and created by Sue, standards were set and modified and a Grade system was introduced to form guidelines for the development of this new little breed.

A small register was set up based on Sue's existing records, to collect and record information on animals used in the development of this unique little breed and to provide registry services for Breeders producing them. The group aims were to unite people with a common interest in the keeping and responsible breeding of animals and to encourage Breeders to incorporate "perfect conformation, type and ideal temperament" into their breeding programs. The group represents a friendly, dedicated group of Owners & Breeders and is open to anyone interested in the breed with lots of emphasis on fun, friendship and family, with most enthusiast choosing miniature goats as a hobby rather than a business venture.

On the 3rd November 2003, the Australian Miniature Goat Registry was formally registered as a privately owned business and although registered as a privately owned business, it operates as a not-for-profit organization, putting all revenue received back into promotion of our unique little Breed and all costs not covered by AMGR revenue (phone calls, consumables, equipment, running around etc) are born by the “Lady in the office”. The AMGR is responsive to all its members, not just a select few. Everyone’s on-going support is always valued.

The AMGR has set achievable height rules in accordance with nigerian dwarf goat and pygmy goat heights, set in other countries and the measurement methods are similar to those adopted by many of Australia’s leading livestock Associations. The AMGR recognizes five existing breed types all easily distinguished from one another by type. Adult animals are shown in their individual breed type classes, not collectively. Each breed class will have groups of animals all exhibiting similar traits and looking like they all belong in one breed. Even though our animals are predominantly kept and sold as pets, our breeders are always encouraged to select and breed from quality animals. Breeders are encouraged to pair genetically small animals of the same or similar breed type, early in the Grading up process to help them fix the heights and type characteristic in the endeavor to produce quality animals meeting the Breed Standard of Excellence rather than simply breeding small to small and ending up with a collection of little "mongrels". Stock pictured on many of the Stud websites shows that after many years of dedicated selective breeding, our Breeders are achieving the results that we are all aiming for.

The AMGR encourages Breeders to "get out there" by promoting their Stud and their animals (where ever and when ever they can). In July 2007, the AMGR approached a group of "Foundation Breeders" with a request to form an association dedicated to promoting the breed and supporting and encouraging longevity of the breeders. In December 2007, this dedicated group of breeders officially registered as the Miniature Goat Breeders Association of Australia Inc and together we endeavor to take the miniature goat breed to an even higher level and closer to actual breed recognition. The AMGR will work in affiliation with the MGBA and together we hope to make your involvement with your animals and your fellow breeders enjoyable, offering ongoing help & support with your mini goat breeding ventures in an effort to help you make the development of this little breed a success.

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We are the original Australian Miniature Goat Group proudly promoting the largest group of Australian Miniature Goat Breeders, nation wide. We offer the most up-to-date animal details along with an easy to follow Grading system and achievable mature heights. We have one set of rules and only one set of standards that are easy to follow, that are comparable to standards set by other livestock industries worldwide. We are very proud to be working with many of Australia's top Breeding Studs, including the original Founding Australian Miniature Goat Breeders.

The Full History of the Group can be viewed at Patona Park.