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Characteristics: Hardiness, good milkers. Wool/Fiber Quality: Short to medium hair, not known for fiber. Uses: Dairy production

Characteristics: Medium size, sturdy and vigorous. Wool/Fiber Quality: Medium-length coat. Uses: Dairy production

Characteristics: Polycerate (multi-horned), piebald pattern. Wool/Fiber Quality: Medium quality with a light crimp. Uses: Wool and meat production, often kept as ornamental animals

Characteristics: Not a specific breed but goats that produce cashmere wool. Wool/Fiber Quality: Extremely soft, fine fibers. Uses: High-quality textile production

Characteristics: Small, colorful, friendly personality. Wool/Fiber Quality: Short hair, not for fiber. Uses: Dairy production, pets

Characteristics: High milk production, large body size. Wool/Fiber Quality: Wool is secondary and of medium quality. Uses: Dairy production

Characteristics: Generally calm and mild-mannered. Wool/Fiber Quality: Short and fine coat. Uses: Dairy production

Characteristics: Fine wool, good foragers. Wool/Fiber Quality: Soft, with a high crimp. Uses: Wool production

Characteristics: Good mothers, resistant to foot rot. Wool/Fiber Quality: Long wool, lustrous, and low grease content. Uses: Dual-purpose for both meat and wool

Characteristics: Large body size, fast growth. Wool/Fiber Quality: Short coat, not valued for fiber. Uses: Meat production

Characteristics: Horned and polled varieties. Wool/Fiber Quality: Medium wool, good fleece weight. Uses: Meat and wool production

Characteristics: Long, floppy ears and Roman nose. Wool/Fiber Quality: Short coat, not valued for fiber. Uses: Dairy production

Characteristics: Distinctive short ears, good dairy breed. Wool/Fiber Quality: Short, fine coat. Uses: Dairy production

Characteristics: Gentle disposition, long wool breed. Wool/Fiber Quality: Coarse, lustrous locks of wool. Uses: Wool production, often for hand-spinning

Characteristics: Hair breed, natural resistance to parasites. Wool/Fiber Quality: Hair replaces wool and sheds. Uses: Meat production

Characteristics: Small and hardy, several different colors and patterns. Wool/Fiber Quality: Fine, soft wool. Uses: Wool production, can be used for conservation grazing

Characteristics: Requires shearing twice a year. Wool/Fiber Quality: Mohair, lustrous and smooth. Uses: Fiber production

Characteristics: Fast growth, adapts well to varying climates. Wool/Fiber Quality: Thick skin with a covering of hair and wool that sheds. Uses: Meat production

Characteristics: Large body size, erect ears. Wool/Fiber Quality: Short hair, not used for fiber. Uses: Dairy production

Characteristics: Large frame, black head and legs. Wool/Fiber Quality: Medium wool quality. Uses: Primarily raised for meat

Characteristics: Small size, cobby and muscular. Wool/Fiber Quality: Straight, medium-long coat. Uses: Pets, show animals, and meat

Characteristics: Dual-purpose, well-suited to range conditions. Wool/Fiber Quality: Medium-fine wool, dense. Uses: Wool and meat production

Characteristics: Medium size, alert and vigorous. Wool/Fiber Quality: Short, fine coat. Uses: Dairy production

Characteristics: Ruminant with a docile temperament. Wool/Fiber Quality: Fine wool, similar to Merino. Uses: Wool production

Characteristics: Small to medium size, docile. Wool/Fiber Quality: Fine to medium wool, tight crimp. Uses: Meat and wool production

Characteristics: Hardy, come in many colors. Wool/Fiber Quality: Dual-coated fleece with tog and þel. Uses: Wool, meat, and milk production

Characteristics: Alert and active, with a distinctive white face. Wool/Fiber Quality: Dense and resilient, good staple length. Uses: Meat and wool production

Characteristics: Large breed, curly and lustrous fleece. Wool/Fiber Quality: Long wool, coarser fiber. Uses: Wool production

Characteristics: Muscular build, broad back. Wool/Fiber Quality: Heavy fleece, medium wool quality. Uses: Meat production