LaMancha
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About LaMancha goats
The LaMancha is the only dairy goat breed developed in the United States, and it is the one people notice. Its ears are tiny: either a gopher ear of an inch or less, or an elf ear of up to two inches. Bucks must have gopher ears to be registered.
The breed was developed in Oregon by Eula Fay Frey from short-eared goats of Spanish descent crossed with Swiss and Nubian stock, and was recognised in 1958.
What keeps them popular is disposition. LaManchas are the calmest of the dairy breeds by general agreement, and they milk with good butterfat over a long, steady lactation.
The trade is entirely cosmetic and entirely real. Many people find the ears off-putting, which affects resale, and small ears mean less surface area for cooling, so shade matters more in hot climates.
Sourced from The Livestock Conservancy and the breed’s registry, reviewed by HoofnHorn.
No LaMancha goats at auction right now.
Heritage breeds come up in ones and twos, so this is normal. We will email you the moment a LaMancha is listed.