The Miniature Dairy Goat Association

was established to recognize and provide registry services for breeders who have been raising goats bred from original crosses of purebred standard dairy goats and Nigerian Dwarf goats The progeny of these first generation breedings have demonstrated consistency of size, type and dairy conformation. This uniformity of type and the belief that a useful, mid-size dairy goat represents a needed resource in the goat industry, led to the foundation of the miniature dairy goat breeds.

MDGA is a privately owned registry that is also responsive to its membership. Changes in breed standards, scorecards and other rules influencing the character of the miniature breeds will be placed in effect as need arises with input from the membership. All changes regarding the registry's business, such as fees and publications, will be at the sole discretion of MDGA.

Membership in MDGA entitles each member to have a voice in any decision made, reduced fees, as well as a listing on the MDGA web site.  Each registered herd (those who have paid for a herdname registration) whose owner is also a current member, can be placed on a Breeder's List. This list will be updated regularly and included in the MDGA information packet or sent to all who request if for free. Members will also be given the opportunity to advertise in any newsletters that MDGA publishes. Membership fees and newsletter advertisement costs will be used by MDGA to place advertisements in goat and farming publications, and to defray the cost of publications.  Our quarterly Newsletter will be published in the Ruminations Magazine and placed on our website. 

Other services provided by MDGA are Advanced Registry for goats who meet the minimum standards for production tests, show sanctions with rosettes designed for MDGA, and permanent grand championships to animals who win three times at official sanctioned shows. Judges licensed by ADGA or AGS are acceptable for judging official MDGA shows. HES classification if recognized by MDGA and records will be published in the newsletter if provided by the breeder. MDGA has a virtual goat show program especially for people who can't attend in live shows (others are welcome too of course!).

MDGA represents a friendly, dedicated group of breeders who appreciate the need for miniature dairy goat breeds. Our pledge to members is to maintain an efficient, responsive registry service. We hope to provide the necessary networking between breeders that will make the development of these breeds a success. Our goal is to help breeders of miniature dairy goats receive the recognition these goats truly deserve.

Send mail to webmaster@miniaturedairygoats.com with questions or comments about this web site.
Last modified: 05/04/10