Jolene did not make it through a cesarean delivery. Sire: Tonka-Tails Courtley Scribe
She’s ridiculously smart and can solve problems that totally stump the rest of the herd. Dam: CH Blue Ridge Honour, ss: ++*B Body-Shops Cherry Parson ss: +*B GCH
Memorial Show in 2010. Oberhasli – This dairy goat breed originated in Switzerland. Her bloodlines trace back to some superior stock. We have grown a bit since June of 1995. Respectful personality and disbudded so no horns. Best-in-Show. Welcome to our website – it’s now being updated for the 2021 kidding season. We have been raising a small herd of Oberhasli for 11 years now. Mature goats are medium size; bucks are 30-34" and does are 28-32" weighing 100-150 lbs. 97 Nationals, in
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was the second doe we purchased when we began to raise Oberhasli and all of her
Dam:CH Blue Ridge Hannah, ss: Y-Knot Lynx�s Country Parson ds:*B CH Highwater Talisman, sd:GCH Sunlyn Irish Dancer
Coloration of these animals is called “chamoisée” or “chamoisee” for their perceived resemblance to the colors of the wild Alpine chamois. The six main dairy breeds can be divided more or less into two personality groups, the gentler, more docile group, and the more willful, harder-to-handle group. Sire: Webian-Farm Hot Stuff
Its color is chamois. Dam: CH Blue Ridge Royal Tiara, ss: Ch Wenonah-Herd's Handsome Dude ds: *B Tonka-Tails Courtley Scribe, sd: SG Ch Blue Ridge Hannah dd:
She was chosen 2004 All
Sire: GCH +*B Highwater Talisman Dam: Ch Blue Ridge Eliza, ss: GCH +*B Highwater Sasha ds: Blue Ridge KA Duke, sd: GCH Seneca Valley�s Alleluia dd: Keeptryst Boadecia. These two have SO much fun, playful, friendly personality, they are such characters but also total love bugs. feel that she is going to blossom this year. NEWS HOME
Blue Ridge Zafirah. She has always had a large udder but is now carrying it with a
Oberhasli Goat Characteristics. with time. These dairy goats originated from Switzerland. They are a goat breed that originated in Switzerland are very well known for the rich goat’s milk and fine temperament. Champion Blue Ridge Kris' Honour (1995-2005) ... (Tiara, Maiden) and hasthe quiet personality that Ober breeders love. Out of these breeds, I recommend Nigerian Dwarves. three year old class and in 2008 she placed 9th as a five year old. Each goat has a distinct personality and relationship within our herd and with the humans around them. Oberhasli is the district of central Switzerland, so … This milk is used to make many thick substances made from milk, such as butter, cheese, and ice cream. yearling milker. This is another doe that keeps improving
Sire: *B Tonka-Tails Courtley Scribe
The Oberhasli arrived in the United States in the early 1900s, and most of today’s stock can be traced to an importation in 1936 by Dr. H.O. It is similar in appearance to the Saanen goat, except the coloring.And they are derived from the Saanen goats which is a Swiss breed. While they are easy for people to handle, they often end up in the herd queen role. We
She was only beaten once in
They also produce a good quantity of really good quality milk. Wenonah Farm Handsome Dude Dam:
You may also like to read Boer Goat. Championship making four Champions out of Time. The goat breeds which produce cashmere wool are called Cashmere goats.
These are Time's offspring. Highwate Talisman, sd: Highwater Maya 5*
... Oberhasli… Saved by KINGSTON ROAD. I have gotten 7 beautiful bucklings out of her. American Dairy Goat Association currently maintains herd books for the following breeds of dairy goats: Alpine, LaMancha, Nigerian Dwarf, Nubian, Oberhasli, Saanen, Sable and Toggenburg. The does are great milkers of very creamy, awesome tasting milk! been a problem. ds: Welbian Farm's Hot Stuff, sd: CH Blue-Ridge Royal Her Excellency dd: Blue Ridge
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Dam: CH Blue Ridge Ember, ss: CH Blue0Ridge Handsome Devil
The Swiss Alpine variety interbred with other types of Alpine goats. The average about of fat in the milk is 3.5%, which is high. Your email address will not be published. guess in between senior and juniors there were close to 60 Oberhasli entered. Her last show was the Northeastern Oberhasli
We milked
Oberhasli goat is a medium sized animal, which is alert and vigorous in appearance. Dam: Blue-Ridge Wine and Roses, ss: *B Sparkling Acres BT Hot
Champion (unofficial) and then three official milking legs in a row. Our trip to Redmond for the National Show was full of fun and success! This breed is of medium size, vigorous and alert in appearance. Wenonah Farm Hands Dude Dam:CH Blue Ridge
stock and then our foundations does that started our lines (so you can see where
(restricted leg) and beautiful two year old (one milking leg), she really
Championship legs in 2012. her, which makes her doubly special in our herd, Zaza is short in stature with a
Making Goat Cheese. Nathaniel
Below are the most common breeds of goats and their common traits. ds: Wind In The Wood Ramzes, sd: Lyme Kiln MA Cyne Doerta
She has matured into a large, wide
Blue Ridge Kelsey and Blue Ridge Lisa are permanent champions. Nathaniel
We now have 10 Oberhasli. Sire: Blue Ridge Royal Dandy
"look at me" and definitely not one that a judge would overlook. Ridge Nobliss Oblige (-2004), Sire:CH. Sire:
The differences in breeds. At the MDGA 2 ring show in June 2006 Tiara went grand
ds: Blue-Ridge Titus, sd: GCH Sunlyn Black in Time dd:
It derives from the subtype of Chamois Colored Goat from the Oberhasli district of the Bernese Oberland in central Switzerland. They are a medium sized goat with a calm and friendly personality. Life is so full with this family of now 12 grandchildren! The Oberhasli goat is an excellent dairy goat from Switzerland, and the Nigerian Dwarf is also a Oberhasli. SOURCE Oberhasli goats have a handsome coloring, docile disposition, and excellent milk production. They are fun, interesting and personable. If you are interested you should check out as many breeds as possible before making your purchase. For an Alpine goat to be registered, there are several general requirements her ladyship must meet. CH Blue Ridge Thea, As a two year old first freshner she showed a lot of promise. Thea. Throughout their entire history, Alpines have been the people’s dairy goat. Champion in our hearts and was the foundation doe of our Oberhasli herd. American and Purebred Miniature Oberhasli. Sire: Webian-Farm Hot Stuff Dam: CH Blue-Ridge Shawna . It is not a specific goat breed. She had that classy long legged look that seems hard to
Dam: CH Blue Ridge Kaleih, ss: CH Hyonahill Handsome Howie
We began our goat adventure with two beautiful Oberhasli does from New York. These goats have a great personality. ds: +*B GCH Highwater Talisman, sd: Wenonah-Herd�s Cherry Bell dd: Keeptryst Boadecia. daughter; Portia went Junior Champion and then Best in Show in her only outing. She
They are a quiet and docile breed of goat. He's pure American Oberhasli and his parents are both registered, but I didn't keep track of his dam so I couldn't register him. nice mammary, showing a lot of promise for future years. in our herd. Lady finished her championship at the
Mini Oberhasli, also called an Oberian, and formally called Miniature Oberhasli, Goats are dairy goats that were created by breeding a Nigerian Dwarf with an Oberhasli Goat. going undefeated. At the 1997 ADGA Nationals she placed third as a
While oberhasli goat milk is thought to be the most milk-like flavor of any cow dairy goat breed. Originally from the Swiss Alpines, this heritage breed is rare in Canada. They are very weather hardy and really good climbers and jumpers. We were very pleased when she won first place Intermediate kid. 9th in an all-breed milking contest at the Maryland State Fair the last year our
We love their dispositions, gentleness, and personalities. milker, as a first freshener!!!! Hannah placed 8th, at the
CH Blue Ridge Lady Persephone. The lactation period of dairy goats goes on an average of 284 days, with a peak in production happening every 4 to 6 weeks after kidding. ds: Blue Ridge Nathaniel, sd: Tonka-Tails Ray of Hope
championship in the first show of 2002. Oberhasli goats are fast becoming a favorite among dairy goat farmers and breeders, pet owners, and even as working goats. It was a joy to
She is a beautiful example of an
The Oberhasli is a Swiss dairy goat. ds: Y-Knot Dancing Preacher, sd: Wenonah-Herd's Cherry Bell dd: CH Blue Ridge Hannah. Sire: Webian-Farm Hot Stuff
Xtraordinary. year old class. At the first two shows of 2005 Sheena placed third behind Shannon and Shawna. Kaleih, her grandaughter, who was first in her class at the 1997 Nationals,
Ember was our shining star from the very beginning winning
This mini dairy goat breed was created by breeding a Nigerian Dwarf with Oberhasli goat. These goats were named from their origin place in the Himalayan Region of Kashmir, India. ds: Blue Ridge Nathaniel, sd: GCH Sunlyb Black In Time
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Exhibiting the stature of her mom and dairyness from both sire and dam, we
Dam: CH Blue Ridge Angelina, ss: Blue-Ridge Titus
Below we list first our milkers, next dry
Very friendly but not pushy or needy. The U.S. standard describes a minimum height for mature Oberhasli does as 28"/71cm at the withers with a minimum weight of 120#/54.54kg. ds: Brown Hollow Pow Wow. She was never beaten
The Oberhasli is alert in appearance with a friendly, gentle disposition. Kalieh was one of our stars at the 97 Nationals. ds: *B Tonka-Tails Courtley Scribe, sd: GCH Sunlyn Black in Time dd:
CH Wenonah-Herd's Handsome Dude
American Dairy Goat Association, PO Box 865, Spindale, NC 28160. The Chamoisee mountain goat is a mountain breed that can do just as well on the plain. ds: Blue-Ridge Titus, sd: CH Tutlelu Taps
dd: CH Blue Ridge
Wine had the temperament and beauty that Obie breeders are always
Dam: CH Blue Ridge Zafarih, ss: Club Y-Knot Soreks Honor Guard
We have been raising a small herd of Oberhasli for 11 years now. Size doesn't matter, personality and temperament do! Foundation Stock (all Permanent Champions), It was a joy and honor to
the show ring and that was by Blue-Ridge Lady-in Waiting. They are fun, interesting and personable. Does may be black but chamois is preferred. appraised at EEEE FS 92. Dam: CH Blue Ridge Royal Tiara, ss: Club Y-Knot Soreks Honor Guard
I only have one. CH Blue Ridge Royal Maiden. There are six known breeds of dairy goats – Alpine, Oberhasli, LaMancha, Nubian, Toggenburg and Saanen. All the breeds have different personalities and different physical characteristics. CH Blue Ridge Thea. Oberhasli-Brienzer, which is mainly hornless and the horned variety Bundner . Pence of Kansas City, Missouri. Whenever a new animal arrives at Serenity Animal Farm in Clanton, Alabama, Mark Bagley waits until he gets to know the animal’s personality before naming it. We have a growing herd of registered purebred Oberhasli goats. The name loosely translates as “highlander.” This breed is of medium size, vigorous and alert in appearance. I had an Alpine/Oberhasli buck for a while, he was pretty but not really quality enough for my breeding needs, as far as body type and personality. Weight: Bucks 150 pounds (65–75 kg in Europe); does 120 pounds (45–55 kg in Europe). We have educated ourselves so we can raise quality dairy goats and care for them properly. dd:
The history of the Oberhasli goat may be a bit turbulent, but their personalities certainly aren't. In 2006 at the SDGA show in May she took Grand to get her second leg. ... Oberhasli… Dam: Blue Ridge Another Rose, ss: CH Blue0Ridge Handsome Devil
Oberhasli is a type of American dairy goat which descended from the Chamois Colored Goat from the Oberhasli district in central Switzerland. Shannon completed her championship in 2005
Sire:Blue-Ridge Jeremiah
CH Blue-Ridge Xtraordinary, ss: *B Sparkling Acres BT Hot
ds: FDF-Pleasant-Fields-Honor Time, sd: CH Tutle
We have found the Oberhasli breed to be more docile than the other dairy goat breeds. Raising Goats – The Complete How To Guide, What Do Quails Eat? Sire:CH. Shot
Champion Blue Ridge Kris'
Not only is she a beautiful
If you're looking for Oberhasli goats for sale, we've got you covered! long and expensive battle to save her, She was to be my star at 2004 Nationals,
The breed was initially known as Swiss Alpine until purebred herds were developed and maintained.
We joined the Northwest Oregon Dairy Goat Association, the Northwest Oberhasli Breeders Association, and the American Dairy Goat Association. Personality: Easygoing and quiet . ds: Blue-Ridge Titus, sd: Blue-Ridge Royal Exclusive dd: Blue Ridge
ds:CH *B Highwater Talisman, sd:Brown Hollow Polly Wiggle 2*M dd: CH Blue Ridge Eliza. a two year old and finished as a three year old. Dam: Keeptryst Boadecia, ss: Lyme Kiln L R La Beau
SALES-LIST. We have a herd of about 20 goats and are building our milking lines with the hope to eventually open a small creamery to produce goat cheese. Height to withers: Bucks 30–34 inches; (75–85 cm); does 28–32 inches (70–80 cm). Since not all requirements overlap for both registers, look up the association sites for specific questions on their unique requirements. dd:
Sire: *B Windrace Farm Parsons Amadeus
The Oberhasli goat is a sweet gentle natured goat. They are strong so if you are small you may want a smaller goat. Mini-Oberhasli Goats produce from 4 to 10 pounds (3 kg) of milk per day. old at 2006
CH Blue Ridge Maid of Honour. Xclusive has a beautiful dairy body exhibiting her long flat bones and a
permanent champion. CH Blue Ridge Lady Persephone, Sire: Blue Ridge Titus
We love their dispositions, gentleness, and personalities. The Oberhasli goat looks alert in appearance, with a gentle personality. Our herd now consists of mostly Oberhasli and a few Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats. Maid was a heavy milker and conditioning has always
Speciality. We always said that Maid was the bride's maid, never the bride because
Be it their remote, close connection to humans in the Alps, their earlier existence in America or excellence on the 21-century homestead, the friendly personality and dependable production of the Alpine goat … Dam: CH Blue-Ridge Shawna, ss: *B Sparkling Acres BT Hot
She had a tough time competing with Xtraordinary and Xtremes as a two
Dam: Blue Ridge Thea, ss: *B Tonka-Tails Courtley Scribe
91. just two of her outstanding offspring from the previous
LAMANCHA GRADE
Jolene, (a daughter of Hannah), was a permanent champion, while
And make sure to check out our guide on raising Oberhasli goats! Othersise i would have more. her through and in her first show in 2007 Sheena went Grand finishing her
We now have 10 Oberhasli. She was a very impressive kid which grew into a beautiful milker and had the nicest front end and topline
The color of the does may also be solid black, but not the bucks. Sire:Y-Knot Dancing
8. Meat Goats: Goat meat is leaner than poultry and other red meats, low in fat and cholesterol and is a source of conjugated linoleic acid. In 1936, H. O. Pence imported 5 Chamois coloured Goats from Switzerland to the United States; all purebred Oberhasli within the USA descended from these. The Happy Chicken Coop - All Rights Reserved. This breed is relatively new, only formally recognized in 1978, and is still fairly uncommon. Bucks range in height from 30–34", and does 28–32", with weights of 100–150 pounds. She was a dark red heavy milker who finished her
This dairy doe finished easily in 2014 with limited showing. years. Goats make adorable pets because of their ability to form close bonds with their owners. If you are seeking a goat that is small but still produces a large amount of milk, the Oberhasli breed might be a perfect fit. The Oberhasli is a breed of dairy goat from the district of the Canton of Berne in Switzerland. A pack goat can be any breed or cross-breed of goat. A black Oberhasli; only does may be black. She finished her championship in a very competitive
When well-fed, they can produce up to 1.5 gallons of milk per day, with a butterfat content of between 3.5% and 4%. On this page you'll find a complete list of Oberhasli goat breeders in the USA. She’s an incredible mom, caring for triplets her first breeding. Dutchess is one of those does that says
There may be a few white hairs through the coat and about the ears of … The farm I got him from did that cross a lot though, and they were a commercial dairy. When they are milking I can open the stall door (there will be four or five in a stall together), the first will come out without me holding her and go to the milk stand and jump up, put her head in and wait for grain. Zaza is a beautiful, correct doe very much like her dam, Wine
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