Goats breed profile
Oberhasli
Also known as: Swiss Alpine
- Dairy
- Switzerland
- medium
- Temperament: calm
Oberhasli is one of the calmest, most-easy-to-handle dairy goat breeds — well-suited to small farms wanting reliable production from a forgiving animal.
Handler safety note
Among the most docile dairy goat breeds. Bucks require respect.
Production & size
Mature size and output.
Female weight
120–160 lbs
Male weight
150–200 lbs
Milk/year
1,900 lbs
Butterfat
3.7%
Reproductive traits
Gestation
150 days
Kids/doe
1.8
Seasonality
seasonal
Maternal
excellent
Health & climate
Parasite resistance
fair
Heat tolerance
fair
Cold hardiness
good
Humidity tolerance
fair
Common health concerns
- Limited breed pool means smaller selection of seedstock
Management requirements
Experience
beginner friendly
Housing
basic shelter
Fencing
woven wire
Feed system
pasture, hay, grain supplement
Dehorning
Typical
Primary purposes