Mini Alpine Breed Standards

In 2010, we purchased our doe Apple, a French Alpine, and our buck Orie, a Nigerian Dwarf, with the dream of beginning to breed miniature alpines. I have always had a thing for little things. I like miniature horses, miniature chickens (bantams), so miniature goats seemed to be the perfect fit. In 2012, we had our first kidding season. Apple kidded with twins, a buck and a doe. The buck was reserved to a farm in Michigan, and the doe (Feisty Farm Orian's Star), was retained. This was our start to our mini alpine adventure. In 2013, Apple again kidded with triplets, this time, 2 bucks and a doe. Again, the bucks were sold and the doe was retained ( Feisty Farm Heidi). We were also blessed with the opportunity to purchase an unrelated F1 alpine in July of 2013 ( The Rogers Miss Merri Mac). We were well on our way to have some fantastic mini alpines in the future. Our search then turned to a mini alpine buck. Unfortunately, mini alpines are few and far between in Indiana or surrounding states! It is my goal to change that, by the way! So, we had to think outside the box. I belong to an online dairy goat forum, www.dairygoatinfo.com. There, I was able to connect with breeders from all over the country. I decided my best option was to reserve a buck kid, and have him transported. I decided on a wonderful farm out of Buhl, Idaho, Sweetwater Farm. We now have our F2 mini alpine buck that will be arriving the last week of March! It is so exciting to bring such excellent lines to this part of the country. I want to work on making the miniature alpine breed more recognized and desired in this part of the country.

If you would like more information on the characteristics and breed standards for mini alpines, check out MDGA mini alpine breed standards. All of our minis are registered through the Miniature Dairy Goat Association. However, if you would like to purchase a kid in the future, we are willing to help in registering in other mini registries.