The board of directors feels that they have come up with a solid foundation for breed and height standard for each respective breed.
But it is not set in stone
TMGR
looks forward to providing our members with the opportunity to change, improve, and promote the miniature breeds.
We will be looking for members to join the breed committees to tweak these standards so that they will be The standard in the near future.
But it is not set in stone
TMGR
looks forward to providing our members with the opportunity to change, improve, and promote the miniature breeds.
We will be looking for members to join the breed committees to tweak these standards so that they will be The standard in the near future.
Generation Description:
A registered Nigerian Buck bred to a registered standard Doe are the foundation animals (F) in
the Herd book. F1 simply means, that animal is one generation from foundation. F2 is two
generations from foundation, etc. At Purebred status (F6), the F is dropped. If both animals are
Purebred, all progenies will be Purebred and registered as such. If a progeny does not meet Breed
Standards, they are still registered as a Purebred in the Herd book, however their designation is
F7.
A Registered Nigerian Buck bred to a Registered Standard Doe produces a 1st Generation Mini (F1).
An F1 bred to an F1 produces an F2.
An F2 bred to an F2 produces an F3.
An F3 bred to an F3 produces an F4.
Breeding two animals who are the same F will produce the next highest F.
An F1 bred back to a Standard Doe still produces an F1. A breeder may want, or need to, bring stronger
breed characteristics into the next generation by breeding an F4 to an F2 producing an F3; F1 to an F2
producing an F2 etc.
Any F3 through F5 animal meeting the breed standard requirements, will be considered for American
Status. If said animal currently has registration papers, send the original papers with quality pictures that
include a front and side view and height measurements at 1 year of age. (Do not be concerned if, at 1
year, animal is slightly under minimum height standard for that breed. Animals continue to grow into
their 4th and 5th year. Height measurements need to be taken and signed by: another breeder,
Veterinary, or Show Judge). New registration papers for that animal will be issued as American.
An F6 animal meeting the breed standard requirements, will be considered for Purebred status. If said
animal currently has registration papers, send the original papers with quality pictures that include a
front and side view and height measurements at 1 year of age. (Do not be concerned if, at 1 year,
animal is slightly under minimum height standard for that breed. Animals continue to grow into their
4th and 5th year. Height measurements need to be taken and signed by: another breeder, Veterinary, or
Show Judge). New registration papers for that animal will be issued as Purebred. Purebred progenies
will automaticly receive Purebred status when registered.
All animals can be registered whether or not they meet breed standards and used in an individual
breeding program. However, Breed Guidelines Will Be Adhered To In The Show Ring.
All breeds of Mini Dairy Goats will have a height minimum of 21" for does and 23" for bucks as of
Purebred Status (F6).
Mini Alpines -
Mini Alpines are lean and refined with erect ears and a straight face. All colors and combinations are
allowed with frosted ears and nose permitted. Blue eyes are allowed.
Maximum height preferred guidelines:
Experiments (first, second & third generations) are 32" for does and 34" for bucks.
Americans (fourth, fifth & sixth generations) are 31" for does and 33" for bucks
Purebreds must be 30" for does and 32" for bucks
Mini LaMancha -
Mini LaManchas can carry more fleshing than the swiss breeds. They have a straight face and any color
and combinations are allowed with frosted ears and nose permitted. Their distinctive ears are described
as follows: Gopher ears have a maximum length of one inch with little or no cartilage. Elf ears have a
maximum length of two inches with cartilage allowed. Bucks must have gopher ears to be entered into
the purebred registry. Blue eyes are allowed.
Maximum height preferred guidelines:
Experiments (first, second & third generations) are 30" for does and 32" for bucks.
Americans (fourth, fifth & sixth generations) are 29" for does and 31" for bucks
Purebreds must be 28" for does and 30" for bucks
Mini Nubian -
Mini Nubians can carry more fleshing than the swiss breeds. Any color or color combination is
accepted including frosted nose and ears. Their facial profile between eyes and muzzle should be
convex (Roman nose). Ears are wide, flat, flared forward at the ends and pendulous, extending passed
the end of the muzzle. Blue eyes are allowed.
Maximum height preferred guidelines:
Experiments (first, second & third generations) are 32" for does and 34" for bucks.
Americans (fourth, fifth & sixth generations) are 31" for does and 33" for bucks
Purebreds must be 30" for does and 32" for bucks
Mini Oberhasli -
Ears are erect and face is straight or dished. Color is chamoisee or black with Chamoisee being the
preferred as of purebred status (F6), chamoisee being light to deep red bay. On chamoisee markings
are black ears, facial stripes, dorsal stripe, belly and udder, a few white hairs throughout the coat are
permitted. In experimentals and Americans there can be no white spot over 2". No white spot of any
size will be allowed for acceptance in purebred registry. Frosted ears and nose will be accepted. Black
does and black bucks can have no white hairs on the nose, ears or body for acceptance in the purebred
registry. Blue eyes are allowed.
Maximum height preferred guidelines:
Experiments (first, second & third generations) are 30" for does and 32" for bucks.
Americans (fourth, fifth & sixth generations) are 29" for does and 31" for bucks
Purebreds must be 28" for does and 30" for bucks
Mini Saanans -
Mini Saanans are a heavier boned breed, carrying more substance than the other swiss breeds. The ears
are erect and the face is straight or dished. They must be solid white for acceptance in the purebred
registry. Blue eyes are allowed.
Maximum height preferred guidelines:
Experiments (first, second & third generations) are 32" for does and 34" for bucks.
Americans (fourth, fifth & sixth generations) are 31" for does and 33" for bucks
Purebreds must be 30" for does and 32" for bucks
Mini Toggenberg -
Mini Toggenbergs tend to be smaller and more angular than the other breeds. Ears are erect and the face
is dished. They may be any shade of brown with white on edge of ears, facial stripe, lower legs and
triangle at base of tail. Frosted ears and muzzle will be accepted. Blue eyes are allowed.
Maximum height preferred guidelines:
Experiments (first, second & third generations) are 28" for does and 30" for bucks.
Americans (fourth, fifth & sixth generations) are 27" for does and 29" for bucks
Purebreds must be 26" for does and 28" for bucks
A registered Nigerian Buck bred to a registered standard Doe are the foundation animals (F) in
the Herd book. F1 simply means, that animal is one generation from foundation. F2 is two
generations from foundation, etc. At Purebred status (F6), the F is dropped. If both animals are
Purebred, all progenies will be Purebred and registered as such. If a progeny does not meet Breed
Standards, they are still registered as a Purebred in the Herd book, however their designation is
F7.
A Registered Nigerian Buck bred to a Registered Standard Doe produces a 1st Generation Mini (F1).
An F1 bred to an F1 produces an F2.
An F2 bred to an F2 produces an F3.
An F3 bred to an F3 produces an F4.
Breeding two animals who are the same F will produce the next highest F.
An F1 bred back to a Standard Doe still produces an F1. A breeder may want, or need to, bring stronger
breed characteristics into the next generation by breeding an F4 to an F2 producing an F3; F1 to an F2
producing an F2 etc.
Any F3 through F5 animal meeting the breed standard requirements, will be considered for American
Status. If said animal currently has registration papers, send the original papers with quality pictures that
include a front and side view and height measurements at 1 year of age. (Do not be concerned if, at 1
year, animal is slightly under minimum height standard for that breed. Animals continue to grow into
their 4th and 5th year. Height measurements need to be taken and signed by: another breeder,
Veterinary, or Show Judge). New registration papers for that animal will be issued as American.
An F6 animal meeting the breed standard requirements, will be considered for Purebred status. If said
animal currently has registration papers, send the original papers with quality pictures that include a
front and side view and height measurements at 1 year of age. (Do not be concerned if, at 1 year,
animal is slightly under minimum height standard for that breed. Animals continue to grow into their
4th and 5th year. Height measurements need to be taken and signed by: another breeder, Veterinary, or
Show Judge). New registration papers for that animal will be issued as Purebred. Purebred progenies
will automaticly receive Purebred status when registered.
All animals can be registered whether or not they meet breed standards and used in an individual
breeding program. However, Breed Guidelines Will Be Adhered To In The Show Ring.
All breeds of Mini Dairy Goats will have a height minimum of 21" for does and 23" for bucks as of
Purebred Status (F6).
Mini Alpines -
Mini Alpines are lean and refined with erect ears and a straight face. All colors and combinations are
allowed with frosted ears and nose permitted. Blue eyes are allowed.
Maximum height preferred guidelines:
Experiments (first, second & third generations) are 32" for does and 34" for bucks.
Americans (fourth, fifth & sixth generations) are 31" for does and 33" for bucks
Purebreds must be 30" for does and 32" for bucks
Mini LaMancha -
Mini LaManchas can carry more fleshing than the swiss breeds. They have a straight face and any color
and combinations are allowed with frosted ears and nose permitted. Their distinctive ears are described
as follows: Gopher ears have a maximum length of one inch with little or no cartilage. Elf ears have a
maximum length of two inches with cartilage allowed. Bucks must have gopher ears to be entered into
the purebred registry. Blue eyes are allowed.
Maximum height preferred guidelines:
Experiments (first, second & third generations) are 30" for does and 32" for bucks.
Americans (fourth, fifth & sixth generations) are 29" for does and 31" for bucks
Purebreds must be 28" for does and 30" for bucks
Mini Nubian -
Mini Nubians can carry more fleshing than the swiss breeds. Any color or color combination is
accepted including frosted nose and ears. Their facial profile between eyes and muzzle should be
convex (Roman nose). Ears are wide, flat, flared forward at the ends and pendulous, extending passed
the end of the muzzle. Blue eyes are allowed.
Maximum height preferred guidelines:
Experiments (first, second & third generations) are 32" for does and 34" for bucks.
Americans (fourth, fifth & sixth generations) are 31" for does and 33" for bucks
Purebreds must be 30" for does and 32" for bucks
Mini Oberhasli -
Ears are erect and face is straight or dished. Color is chamoisee or black with Chamoisee being the
preferred as of purebred status (F6), chamoisee being light to deep red bay. On chamoisee markings
are black ears, facial stripes, dorsal stripe, belly and udder, a few white hairs throughout the coat are
permitted. In experimentals and Americans there can be no white spot over 2". No white spot of any
size will be allowed for acceptance in purebred registry. Frosted ears and nose will be accepted. Black
does and black bucks can have no white hairs on the nose, ears or body for acceptance in the purebred
registry. Blue eyes are allowed.
Maximum height preferred guidelines:
Experiments (first, second & third generations) are 30" for does and 32" for bucks.
Americans (fourth, fifth & sixth generations) are 29" for does and 31" for bucks
Purebreds must be 28" for does and 30" for bucks
Mini Saanans -
Mini Saanans are a heavier boned breed, carrying more substance than the other swiss breeds. The ears
are erect and the face is straight or dished. They must be solid white for acceptance in the purebred
registry. Blue eyes are allowed.
Maximum height preferred guidelines:
Experiments (first, second & third generations) are 32" for does and 34" for bucks.
Americans (fourth, fifth & sixth generations) are 31" for does and 33" for bucks
Purebreds must be 30" for does and 32" for bucks
Mini Toggenberg -
Mini Toggenbergs tend to be smaller and more angular than the other breeds. Ears are erect and the face
is dished. They may be any shade of brown with white on edge of ears, facial stripe, lower legs and
triangle at base of tail. Frosted ears and muzzle will be accepted. Blue eyes are allowed.
Maximum height preferred guidelines:
Experiments (first, second & third generations) are 28" for does and 30" for bucks.
Americans (fourth, fifth & sixth generations) are 27" for does and 29" for bucks
Purebreds must be 26" for does and 28" for bucks
TMGR FAULT MATRIX
Moderate
Natural Horns
Wry or broken tail
Large horn scurs or stubs
Non-disabling lameness or enlarged knees
Feet turned out or crooked
Weak pasterns
Steep rump; less serious in Mini Nubians
Teat set close together, bulbous, extremely large or small, uneven in size, pointed sideways.
Teats not clearly delineated
Less than excellent front, rear or side udder attachments.
Serious
Undershot or overshot(parrot) jaw
Small boned for existing body size
Loose, winged or heavy shoulders; less serious in Mini Nubians
Narrow chest, pinched heart girth
Short, shallow or narrow body
Low (swayed) back
Bowed front legs, buck kneed
Hind legs close (worse in bucks)
Pasterns sprung (worse in bucks)
Close in hocks
Lacking separation between udder halves
Udder of beefy texture
Pocket in fore udder of major magnitude
Udder to distended to feel texture
Udder hard or swollen (except in does just fresh)
Very Serious
Crooked face in does.
Crooked or malformed feet ( including very flat feet or shallow heals
Pendulous udder
Udder lacking in size and capacity in relation to size of doe
Extra teat on doe
Double orifice in teat
Presence of scar tissue in udder
Disqualifying
Serious emaciation
Total blindness
Permanent lameness
Blind (non-functioning) udder half
Blind teat
Active mastitis or any other cause of abnormal milk
Evidence of hermaphroditism
Evidence of any inability to reproduce
Double teats extra teat that interferes with milking
Crooked face on bucks
Extra teat on buck
One testicle only or no testicles
Permanent physical defect such as naval hernia
Evidence of myatonia
Disqualifying Faults in Purebred Sanction Classes
Mini Alpine, Mini Nubian, Mini Saanen - Over 30" for does, over 32" for bucks
Mini LaMancha, Mini Oberhasli - Over 28" for does, over 30 for bucks
Toggenburg - Over 26" for does, over 28" for bucks
Nubians - Barely drooping ears or straight face
Alpine - Togg color amd marking in bucks
Saanen - Dark cream or dark spots in hair
Oberhasli - Large white patches over (2") in hair
Roman nose in Swiss and earless breeds
Moderate
Natural Horns
Wry or broken tail
Large horn scurs or stubs
Non-disabling lameness or enlarged knees
Feet turned out or crooked
Weak pasterns
Steep rump; less serious in Mini Nubians
Teat set close together, bulbous, extremely large or small, uneven in size, pointed sideways.
Teats not clearly delineated
Less than excellent front, rear or side udder attachments.
Serious
Undershot or overshot(parrot) jaw
Small boned for existing body size
Loose, winged or heavy shoulders; less serious in Mini Nubians
Narrow chest, pinched heart girth
Short, shallow or narrow body
Low (swayed) back
Bowed front legs, buck kneed
Hind legs close (worse in bucks)
Pasterns sprung (worse in bucks)
Close in hocks
Lacking separation between udder halves
Udder of beefy texture
Pocket in fore udder of major magnitude
Udder to distended to feel texture
Udder hard or swollen (except in does just fresh)
Very Serious
Crooked face in does.
Crooked or malformed feet ( including very flat feet or shallow heals
Pendulous udder
Udder lacking in size and capacity in relation to size of doe
Extra teat on doe
Double orifice in teat
Presence of scar tissue in udder
Disqualifying
Serious emaciation
Total blindness
Permanent lameness
Blind (non-functioning) udder half
Blind teat
Active mastitis or any other cause of abnormal milk
Evidence of hermaphroditism
Evidence of any inability to reproduce
Double teats extra teat that interferes with milking
Crooked face on bucks
Extra teat on buck
One testicle only or no testicles
Permanent physical defect such as naval hernia
Evidence of myatonia
Disqualifying Faults in Purebred Sanction Classes
Mini Alpine, Mini Nubian, Mini Saanen - Over 30" for does, over 32" for bucks
Mini LaMancha, Mini Oberhasli - Over 28" for does, over 30 for bucks
Toggenburg - Over 26" for does, over 28" for bucks
Nubians - Barely drooping ears or straight face
Alpine - Togg color amd marking in bucks
Saanen - Dark cream or dark spots in hair
Oberhasli - Large white patches over (2") in hair
Roman nose in Swiss and earless breeds
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