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hardy, and it is thought will be well suited to the more elevated 

 regions in America. 



The Saanen goat derives its name from the Saanen Valley in 

 Switzerland. It is the largest breed of that country, is lean and 

 lank, is pure white or creamy white of color, and in general has 

 short hair over the body excepting along the spine and at flanks 

 and lower thighs. Thompson says : 



The does are especially beautiful, with slim, long, graceful necks and 

 clean, breedy-looking heads. The head of the buck is decidedly masculine, 

 but does not have the serious look of the Toggenburger. The breast is well 

 developed ; as a rule the udder is very pretty and carried high. This is 

 considered a hornless breed, but, as with the Toggenburgers, occasionally 

 one is found with horns. 



There are many fine milkers in this breed, though the average 

 will not show to quite so good an advantage as the Toggenburg. 

 Peer states that " the best of them are probably the best in the 

 world, giving from five to six quarts per day of the very best qual- 

 ity." Thompson gives a record of 10 goats which made annual 

 records ranging from 423 to 951 quarts. 



The Appenzell goat is a breed also found in the Toggenburg 

 Valley, Switzerland. The color is usually white, though some are 

 dark or spotted. It is a breed that weighs about 1 10 pounds, ranks 

 next to the two described breeds as a milker, and is very hardy. 



The Schwarzthal goat is especially found in the Canton Valais, 

 Switzerland, and in the Rhone Valley. It is also known as the 

 Glazier goat. This is a rather large breed of striking appearance, 

 with horns and tuft of long hair on the forehead, and slender 

 legs. The front part of the body to back of the shoulders is 

 black, while the balance of the body is white. The front hoofs 

 are black and the hind ones are yellow. This is an extremely 

 hardy breed, perhaps the toughest of any. It does not yield as 

 heavily of milk as some other breeds. 



The Langensalzaer goat is bred in the central part of Germany, 

 in and about Thuringia. There are several types and colors. 

 The better sort is a very good milker. 



The Nubian goat is found in Nubia, Upper Egypt, Abyssinia, 

 and also in South Africa. It is very large and has long legs. The 

 head is of striking appearance, being almost always hornless. 



