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Australian
Miniature Goat
Breed Standard of Excellence
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An
Australian Miniature Goat breed is
considered to be; an Australian bred animal,
not exceeding 57cm (does) or 60cm (bucks),
that has at least 5 generations of verifiable
"miniature" breeding behind it.
Such an animal would qualify as a Herd book
purebred having two parents that would qualify
for purebred status. An animal meeting the
requirements such as the one above is technically
an Australian Miniature Goat (as described
in AMGR Rules) regardless of its registration
status.
Breed Standards for the Australian Miniature
Goat were created and modified over the
years, with the help of many reputable Foundation
Breeders. The aim was to create standards
that any knowledgeable person could easily
follow, using animals that were not unobtainable
and to develop a Grading system similar
to other accepted livestock grading up systems,
that would continually support a breeding
program in which each new generation would
meet the steadily reducing height requirements.
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The
Breed Standards of Excellence
Australian Miniature Goats are genetically
small animals. They are a "Designer
Breed" predominantly based on height
with each type differentiated by ear
structure. Although they are not scaled
down versions of their larger counterparts,
their conformation
is similar to that of the larger breeds,
with all parts of the body in balanced
proportion relative to their size.
The Australian Miniature Goat is
recognised in four different
ear types as listed below. Each
type has it's own unique characteristics
that differentiate it from the next.
Each type may have slightly different
body shape and length of leg. Facial
profile may also be slightly different
when comparing the types.
The "IDEAL" Australian
Miniature Goat body should
be well blended throughout and in balanced
proportions. It should be reasonably
long and should be both deep and wide
with good spring of ribs. The facial
profile of each type should be similar
to that of the breeds used to create
them. They are hardy, alert animals
with impeccable temperaments accepted
in all coat types, colours and colour
combinations with any eye colour, ideally
polled or neatly disbudded. Bucks
not exceeding 60cm, Does not exceeding
57cm.
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Miniature Goat : ELF
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The
ideal Elf ear is nonexistent to a maximum
length of 5cm (2”), the end of the
ear should be turned up or turned down
and cartilage shaping the small ear is
allowed.
Shown in short, clipped, cashmere or sheltie
coat.
All
colours and patterns accepted.
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be classified as an Elf at Purebred, Bucks
must not exceed 60cm, Does must not exceed
57cm, animals must conform to the ideal
breed standard, and have two registered
minimum Grade A Elf parents. |
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Miniature Goat : PIXIE
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Ideal
Pixie ears are medium in length, rigid,
open, upright held even with or above
the level of the eye, tubular and rigid
in appearance and are held out from
the head.
Shown in short, clipped, cashmere or
sheltie coat.
All
colours and patterns accepted.
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be classified as a Pixie at Purebred,
Bucks must not exceed 60cm, Does must
not exceed 57cm, animals must conform
to the ideal breed standard, and have
two registered minimum Grade A Pixie parents. |
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Miniature Goat : MUNCHKIN |
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The
ideal Munchkin ears
should be flat along majority of length
and fold downwards. Tip
should sit between eye level and mid-muzzle.
Shown in short, clipped, cashmere or
sheltie coat.
All
colours and patterns accepted.
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be classified as a Munchkin at Purebred,
Bucks must not exceed 60cm, Does must
not exceed 57cm, animals must conform
to the ideal breed standard, and have
two registered minimum Grade A Munchkin
parents. |
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Miniature Goat : NUWBY
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The
ideal Nuwby ears
are pendulous and the ideal length should
be longer than the tip of the muzzle.
Profile is usually straight but a slight
arch is desirable.Shown in short, clipped,
cashmere or sheltie coat.
All
colours and patterns accepted.
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| To
be classified as a Nuwby at Purebred,
Bucks must not exceed 66cm, Does must
not exceed 57cm, animals must conform
to the ideal breed standard, and have
two registered minimum Grade A Nuwby parents. |
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Miniature Goat : SHELTIE
Coat Type |
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FOR
SHOWING PURPOSES; the ideal sheltie
coat is
a long, non-shedding coat that is thick
and evenly distributed throughout. The
coat may be straight or wavy and must
be to the knees. The face and legs up
to the knee, should be free of fleece.
A fringe between the ears is desirable.
Shown in full coat.
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| PLEASE
NOTE: The sheltie coat type
was incorporated into the ear types on
the 10th October 2008 after MGBAAInc Members
returning votes, unanimously agreed to
do so. The AMGR has adopted this decision. |
Faults: Cow hocks, steeply sloping rump,
dropped pasterns. Visible teeth. Roach
back or sway back. Uneven gait. Poor feet,
splayed feet. Weak or narrow chest. Shallow
body. Fleshy pendulous or unduly divided
udders. Pockets in udder. Teats: small;
thin; large bulbous; ill defined or unbalanced,
double teats, supernumerary teats, double
orifices. Lack of masculinity in bucks.
Divided scrotum (more than 3cm), uneven
or unduly pendulous scrotum.
DISQUALIFYING BREED FAULTS: severely crooked
face, obviously undershot or overshot
jaw (more than 5mm), monochid/cryptorchid
bucks (retained testicle/s), hermaphrodism
(both male & female in one animal),
other determinable hereditary defects.
Nasty temperament.
HEALTH & SAFETY: Due to safety reasons,
horned animals or those with long scurs,
will not be permitted to attend shows
or events.
These
Standards have been set and adopted by
the AMGR. |
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