THE MILCH GOAT 461 



to American conditions will be studied. Some Maltese goats 

 were taken to Canada a few years ago, where it is said they 

 have done very well. 



The Toggenburg goat. This breed is raised more particularly 

 in the Toggenburg Valley in Switzerland, where it has been bred 

 for centuries. This goat is a medium brown in color, with a 

 white band passing along down each side of the face from eyes 

 to mouth. The breed is rather slender and lean of body and 

 neck. Horns may or may not occur, though it is regarded as a 



FIG. 217. A Toggenburg milch goat. Photograph from the 

 American Sheep Breeder 



hornless breed. The ears are of moderate size and are usually 

 carried somewhat erect. The males have a coarse beard and 

 are rather more free of offensive odor than male goats of other 

 breeds. The breed differs in character of coat of hair, some 

 animals having a rough, long coat, others a short one, and still 

 others one of a medium character. The udder seems capable of 

 great capacity. When full it is carried high between the legs 

 and has large, long teats. Many of these goats produce from 

 four to five quarts of milk a day, while the best produce from 

 five to six or even seven quarts. The breed is regarded as very 



