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Buck. — Name used to define male of the goat family. 



Buck Kid. — Name used to define young male of the goat family. 

 Standard for Saanen Goats 



Color. — White; uny other color, spots or patches disqualifies. 

 Black skin spots allowed. 5 points. 



Size and Weight. — Does, HO inches or more at withers. 135 

 lbs. 15 points. Buck, 35 inches or more at withers, 180 lbs. or 

 more. In competition, wlierc two animals are of equal merit, the 

 larger shall be given preference. 25 points. 



Head and Neck. — Broad forehead, well developed eye sockets, 

 eyes large. Full nostrils, small or medium ears, erect or nearly so. 

 Neck long and slim, with or without wattles. Well proportioned 

 head. 10 points. 



Legs. — Standing squarely under animal, strong, clean, straight, 

 without tendencj' toward being cow hocked or knee sprung, upright 

 pasterns, feet regular, hoofs clean and true. 10 points. 



Coat. — Short, a longer strip along the spinal column, down the 

 flanks and lower sides. In competition, the short coated animal to 

 be given the preference, all other details being equal. 5 points. 



Udder. — Carried high, well attached to body, globular or nearly 

 so, and free from beefiness. Teats symmetrical and of convenient 

 size and shape for milking. Milk veins large, long and tortuous. 

 25 points. 



Symmetry. — Does: Head distinctly feminine. Neck long and 

 graceful. Body should be long and deep with well sprung ribs; 

 inclination to leanness, with abdomen well developed showing food 

 capacity. Back, straight, hips wide apart and slightly higher than 

 the withers. Rump broad and long, not too sloping. Strong, clean, 

 straight limbs, well proportioned to the body. Feet true. General 

 appearance graceful, but showing hardiness and vitality. 20 points. 



Bucks : Distinctly masculine without showing coarseness, gentle 

 expression, heavier neck and beard, and mav have somewhat longer 

 coat. Body long and deep, straight back, ribs well sprung. Good 

 broad chest. Rump broad, but not too sloping. Strong, clean, 

 straight limbs well proportioned to the body. Feet true. The 



