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The Alpine is a medium to large sized breed of domestic goat known for its very good milking ability. They have no set colours or markings (although certain markings are discriminated against). They have horns, a straight profile and erect ears. The breed originated in the French Alps. Mature does weigh around 61 kg (135 lbs), and are about 76cm (30in) tall at the shoulder. Alpine goats can range from white or gray to brown and black. Alpine goats are heavy milkers. The milk can be made into butter, cheese, soap, ice cream or any other dairy product normally made from cow's milk . They are often used for commercial dairy production, as well as homestead milk goats. The French Alpine is also referred to as the Alpine dairy goat and registration papers for this dairy goat use both designations as they are synonymous. These are hardy, adaptable animals that thrive in any climate while maintaining good health and excellent production. The face is straight with a straight nose as most other European breeds of goats. Toggenburg color and markings, or all-white is discriminated against. == Types == Several sub-types of Alpine goats have emerged, namely: * ''Purebred (French) Alpines'': the original type from the French Alps * ''American Alpines'': Alpines with other genetic influences after their introduction to the United States. American Alpines have much of the visual type and temperament as French Alpines, but may have less standard markings or confirmation due to crossbreeding. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Alpine goat」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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