The Sanaan Goat is a large, white, Classified as Milk, Goat. They originated in Switzerland and are now found all over the world.

The Buck Goats (males) average in weight about 190 pounds.

Their milk production is high, as compared to other milking goats, but it is lower in Milk Fat, coming in at approx. 3%.

Years ago I was gifted a Sanaan Does, her name was Dragonfly and she....was a PISTOL! I loved her. She was in mischief often and always 'in your pocket' for a treat. But she was also a sweetheart pet of mine. She would lean on me as I stroked her head, and sit by me while I was outdoors.

Dragonfly had extra nipples on her two teats, and while I could milk her, it was not really pleasant for she or I. I was not able to keep any of her kids, so when she was gone. That was it for Sanaans.

When our 32 year old horse died in 2024, we talked and talked about what we should get for a Pasture Buddy for my, then, 25 year old horse. Finally, we decided on goats. I also decided on Sanaan. But finding the Sanaan, THAT was very surprising how hard.

In the mean time, I bought a couple of doe kids, suppose to be 'part' Sanaan, but I am sure they are just Nigerian Dwarf Goats. I love them, and they are staying, at least for now.... I bought a Boer Does... and I bought another Nigerian Doe, each young maidens.

I did find a Breeder, not too far from where we live that was selling some Sanaan Does. As of 1/2025, I now own 2 of them. They were bred before I picked them up, so we should have kids in the Spring of 2025. One little Doeling will be named Firefly, in honor of Dragonfly.

The contents of this page for Sanaan Goats is still under construction. Please check back soon.

-- The Working Goats Team
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:45:06 +0000