British Dwarf Dairy Goat Society

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Representing Dwarf Dairy Goat Breeds in the UK -

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We represent the owners and breeders of dwarf dairy goats in the UK. Allowing all to experience the joy of owning these small, useful goats which can be kept by many households looking for fresh sustainable milk. Many goats can give milk with just two kiddings in their lifetime. This reduces greatly the number of animals born who may not be wanted.

Most Dwarf goats are descended from West African Dwarf goats, the descendents of which are bred in the USA as Nigerian dwarf goats, from WAD goats and US dairy breeds. There are no Nigerian Dwarf goats in the UK. USA to UK imports are highly restricted.

In the UK the pygmy type of WAD is better known, but is also a dairy type that is distinct from the pet pygmy goat. The Dwarf Dairy breed is from descendents of WAD goats from Africa, and probably bred with other British breeds and the WAD pygmy type goats.   Dwarf Dairy goats are , small sized, proportional goats. They are friendly and fun to keep it has the added bonus of giving fresh milk each day. 
Sustainable, long milking periods between kiddings
High butterfat milk
Smaller land area needed

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Please fill in our form to make contact. 
PLEASE LOOK AT THE FAQs below the contact form.
By sending an enquiry via our web page form or email you agree that we may hold your data for the purpose of the enquiry and for further information from us in regards to our services. If you wish to have your information removed at any time please contact us requesting removal. We will action this as soon as is practicable. 

FAQs PLEASE READ

Can I buy a Nigerian Dwarf here:
No That is a US breed. We are breeding Dwarf Dairy goats at this point we don't know what genes they share with Nigerian Dwarf goats from the US

Can I buy an unrelated boy & girl kid to breed with: 
No Goats need companions and if you keep a boy & girl kid together they will breed too early. If you keep the separate they will be miserable. No reputable breeder will do this. Also males are harder to keep, they smell and what will you do about a companion for them as they need separating where the girl kids. It might be possible to buy unrelated adults, depending on your set up.

I want 2/3/4  female kids: 
Please see our ads section or the list of the breeders at the bottom of every page also the Sales and stud page On the whole we have a waiting list and you may need to wait a year or more.  Dwarf Dairy goat breeders are working towards the breed standard please be aware most animals for sale will be ungraded (as kids) or lower grades as adults, as breeders tend to keep their best stock or trade with established breeders.

What can I expect when buying a Dwarf Dairy Goat

Currently the breed is working towards the Grade 1 specified in the standard. Kids will be ungraded, as grading cannot happen until they are 2 years old. Ask the breeder if the parents have been graded. Grading aims to improve characteristics such as milk quantity and lactation length, health, conformation and temperament.  To this aim breeders may choose to breed with other establish dairy breeds. This also helps to keep the gene pool wide. As the Dwarf Dairy herd book is an open book, this is permitted.  

Can you tell me all about goats and how to keep them: 
Please do your research, get a CPH number tell us how you will be looking after them and you are likely to go on our waiting list. Join the society anf come to our free to members web meetings.

I'd like to join the society: 
Amazing we welcome new members who are serious about breeding and looking after these special little goats, joining will allow you on to our members only Facebook group where you can learn specifically about Dwarf Dairy Goats. We also run  seminars on zoom, which are free to member where you can ask about any aspect of Dwarf Dairy goats, goats care breeding or anything else.

We are looking for homes where people are knowledge and interested in breeding high quality Dwarf Dairy Goats.

 

Join the Society 
Membership renews on 1st May each year.
Members joining after 1st November, first year's membership will run until the second May of their membership (ie maximum of 18 months)
Membership form here

Membership form

New Member registration and single year membership

Single Membership 1 year (£10)

Family Membership 1 year (£15)

Breeder registering a new member

on kid/goat purchase (please ask the new member to complete the membership form)

Only valid until the first May following (£5)

If you would like to set up a standing order or Bank transfer please email the Treasurer

Email the Treasurer
Prefix registration
 £20 plus £1 paypal fee
£20 if by bank transfer
Please fill in the prefix form
Registration of goats
Registration in the introductory ENTRY register £5.00/goat
This option should be used if you goat has not come from registered parents or has no pedigree. Only one photo is required for the pedigree, for identification purposes, plus a photo of in situ eartag (two if the sides differ eg loop). Any dwarfed goat is eligible (height must be stated). It should be over two years at registration (ie fully grown). Please complete a registration form.
REGISTRATION FORM
Assessment and registration in the BREEDING register £5.00/goat 
This registration is suggested for goats that have registered parents. Initial registration must take place between birth & 12 months, with a registration form and one photo, plus Eartag photo/s as entry registration..
 
It can also be used if you feel an unregistered goat has most of the requirements of the breed and should be able to attain a grade 2 or 3. 
Please note no animal without a parental history will qualify for full Dwarf Dairy Status (Grade 1) despite how it may look.

On attaining grade 1 for 4 generations for both parents, any offspring will automatically be grade 1 and classed a British Dwarf dairy goat at birth. No assessment will be necessary.

Grading occurs at 1-2 years Please complete a new grading form at that age. Photos needed Both sides, Front ,Back Top view, Female Udder in milk or Female Udder not in milk please state, Male testicles, Male udder, Height at withers (against a measuring stick). Eartag photo/s as entry registration.

It is your responsibility to send the form & photos of goats registered as kids once they attain maturity.
If a goat seems immature at earlier than 2 years you may be asked to resubmit later.

REGISTRATION FORM

Transfer of ownership


The owner parting with the goat is responsible for filling the form & paying the transfer fee.


Buyers please ensure you see the registration of the animal you are buying and check the eartags match the registration pedigree.

Eartags and identifiers are a legal requirement, no goat should be moved without them or without the correct paperwork


Please fill in the transfer form here


 £5 per animal per transfer


Notify the register of a goat's death here free

DNA testing against the USA Database 
Includes  Casein (milk) markers , Parentage service, DNA profile, Freemartin, breed comparison and other information $5 to $52 
 Follow link below & select Markers  (External Service)
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