dwarf goat

Small horned ruminant

A dwarf goat is any of several small breeds of domestic goat, typically standing under two feet tall at the shoulder.

Nigerian Dwarf and Pygmy goats are the most common varieties.

They're kept as pets, for small-scale milk production, or to manage vegetation: The farm uses dwarf goats to clear brush.

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Goat bred for milk

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