Currently most mini breeds are registered as Experimentals. There are currently about 1500 experimental Mini Dairy goats registered with MDGA
(and growing). At the 3rd generation, Experimental Mini-dairy goats can be considered for registry in the American (Herdbook) within
the MDGA. After three generations as Americans, they can be considered for entry in the Purebred Mini Herdbook. There have been some
Minis that have been accepted into the American Mini Herdbook as of 2004. At this time there are none in the Purebred Herdbook.
For showing purposes all mini breeds are judged using the ADGA or AGS dairy goat scoring systems and standards (depending on which
organization the judge is accredited with). Any qualified dairy goat judge or otherwise qualified persons may be approved to judge an
MDGA show.
The individual Mini breeds will be judged with the same standard as the full size dairy goats with the height restriction of remaining
at 1/2 inch below the minimum height for the same standard breed.
Nubian, Alpine and Saanen Mini does may be 29 1/2inches tall or less.
Nubian, Alpine and Saanen Mini bucks may be 31 1/2 inches tall or less.
LaMancha, Oberhasli, and Toggenberg Mini does may be 27 1/2 inches tall or less.
LaMancha, Oberhasli, and Toggenberg Mini bucks may be 29 1/2 inches tall or less.
In an experimental mini goat show, a mini goat that is over the maximum height will be severely faulted, but will
not be disqualified. All Minis at or under
the maximum height are allowed and should not be faulted or penalized regardless of what their height may be within the approval range.
Judges may use their discretion and only need to measure Mini goats that appear to be near the maximum height. Mini goats that win Ch
or RCH will be measured when tattoos are checked for the sanction paperwork.
For competition in experimental shows, the mini breeds will be judged for conformation/udders first and breed character second.
Breed character will become more important when the mini breeds are accepted into the purebred Herdbook.
Sanction for MDGA Mini shows: will be 8 animals with 2 exhibitors.
At least 3 animals must be in milk in an Open Doe Show.w.
At least 3 animals must be over 12 months for an Open Buck Show.
Mini goats need not be registered with MDGA to compete in a MDGA sanctioned experimental show. However, if a non MDGA registered mini
wins a GCH leg in an experimental show, the leg will be presented to the RGCH--if it is MDGA registered.
A Mini goat that belongs to a MDGA member is considered registered with MDGA and will have an official win as long as the registration
paperwork as been mailed to MDGA prior to the show date (provided the registration information is correct and the mini is accepted for registration).
All mini goats that are shown in an experimental mini show, regardless of registry, will count toward the sanction numbers.
The show secretary does not need to check the registration papers before a show unless the show committee requires it. All minis may be
shown whether they are registered with MDGA or IDGR or even if they are not registered at all.
All Mini goats in an MDGA sanctioned American or Purebred ONLY Mini show must be registered with MDGA.
If you have any questions, you may contact:
Dannette Hackman
3466 Echo Rd
Ontario, OR 97914-8670
E-mail:
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