Mini Nubian
The mini Nubian is a miniature dairy goat developed by crossing Nubian goats with Nigerian Dwarf goats, then selecting later generations for a consistent smaller dairy type. It usually carries the Nubian's long pendulous ears, convex or Roman-nosed profile, and sociable, vocal personality, but in a body easier to house and handle on a small acreage. Coat color is highly variable, including solid, broken, pied, belted, buckskin, chamoisee, and black or brown patterns. The breed is kept mainly for family milk, small-scale cheese, youth projects, and show herds.
Good mini Nubians are selected for more than size: udder attachment, teat placement, feet, legs, and steady milk production matter in a working dairy goat. They need tight fencing, dry shelter, browse or quality hay, goat mineral, hoof trimming, and a parasite plan suited to the local climate. Buyers should ask about generation, height, health testing, and milk records where available, because early-generation animals can vary widely in type. Bucks can be strong-smelling in rut, so many small farms keep wethers or does unless they have a breeding plan.
Colors: Belted, Belted Any Color, Black, Black and White, Black and White Pied, Broken Any Color, Brown, Brown and White, Brown and White Pied, Buckskin, Chamoisee, Cou Blanc, Cou Clair, Cream, Fawn, Gold, Gray, Moonspotted, Multi-Colored Any Pattern, Pinto, Red, Red and White, Red and White Pied, Roan, Spotted, Spotted Any Color, Sundgau, Swiss Marked, Tan, White
