Goats

Common Meat Breeds

1. Boer: The most popular meat breed globally, known for rapid growth.

2. Kiko: Highly hardy and parasite-resistant, developed in New Zealand.

3. Spanish: Often called "brush goats," they are extremely tough and adaptable.

4. Myotonic (Tennessee Fainting): Indigenous to the U.S.; prized for high meat-to-bone ratios.

5. Savannah: A resilient South African breed that thrives in hot, arid climates.

6. Kalahari Red: Known for heat tolerance and excellent maternal instincts.

7. Black Bengal: A small but prolific breed popular in South Asia for high-quality meat and leather.

8. Beetal: A large, dual-purpose breed originating from the Punjab region.

9. Barbari: A compact, alert breed popular in India and Pakistan for meat.

10. Sirohi: A versatile Indian breed used for both meat and milk production. 

Common Dairy Breeds

1. Saanen: The highest-producing milk breed, often called the "Holstein of goats".

2. Alpine: Highly adaptable dairy goats known for long-term productivity.

3. Nubian (Anglo-Nubian): Famous for high butterfat milk and distinctive long ears.

4. LaMancha: A hardy U.S. breed easily recognized by their tiny "gopher" or "elf" ears.

5. Toggenburg: One of the oldest dairy breeds, known for steady milk production in cool climates.

6. Oberhasli: A Swiss dairy breed recognized for its chamois-colored coat.

7. Nigerian Dwarf: A miniature dairy breed that produces exceptionally rich milk.

8. Sable (Sable Saanen): Darker-colored descendants of the Saanen with similar high milk yields.

9. Golden Guernsey: A rare, gentle dairy breed known for golden-hued, sweet milk.

10. Appenzell: A rare Swiss dairy breed characterized by its pure white, mid-length coat. 

Common Fiber & Dual-Purpose Breeds

1. Angora: The primary producer of mohair fiber; requires shearing twice a year.

2. Cashmere: Not a single breed, but a category of goats (like the Altai Mountain) bred for their soft downy undercoat.

3. Pygora: A cross between Pygmy and Angora goats, bred for high-quality fiber.

4. Nigora: A cross between Nigerian Dwarf and Angora goats used for fiber and milk.

5. Pygmy: Small and sturdy; used for milk, meat, and commonly kept as pets.

6. Kinder: A cross between a Nubian and Pygmy, valued as a small dual-purpose breed.

7. Jamnapari: A large Indian breed prized for its milk and distinctive Roman nose.

8. Rove: A French breed known for its spectacular horns; used for both meat and dairy.

9. Verata: A versatile Spanish breed used for milk and meat.

10. Valais Blackneck: A striking Swiss breed with a black front and white back, used for meat and milk.