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Breeds in New Zealand
The British Alpine is of Swiss type. They are
large in size, graceful, with smoothly blended
body, exhibiting attractive dairy type.
The colour is black with the same white Swiss
markings as for the Toggenburg.
The Nubian is of Eastern origin. They are
alert, sound, and well balanced with a high
proud head carriage. They are medium to
large, with pronounced nasal bones (Roman
nose) and long pendulous ears set low on the
head, wide and open.
The coat is any colour or combination of
colours.
The Saanen originated in Switzerland. They
are medium to large, of attractive dairy type,
alert and revealing vigour. The coat colour is
white or cream. Ears should be erect and
alertly carried, preferably pointed forward.
Saanens are the predominant breed in New
Zealand
The Sable originated in New Zealand about
1985. It can be any colour but must not have
more than 50% white. The Sable was
developed from the Herd Register Saanens
which have a colour gene. The milking ability
of the Sable is the same as the Saanen.
The Toggenburg is of Swiss origin, and comes
from the Toggenburg Valley in Switzerland.
This breed is of medium size, sturdy, vigorous
and alert in appearance.
The colour is brown, varying from light fawn
to dark chocolate. Distinct white Swiss
markings are: facial stripes from above the eye
to the muzzle, edges and tips of the ears, legs
from the knees and hocks down to the hooves
and the inside of the legs to the trunk, on the
rump and around the tail.
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