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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.
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.
Click here
to download a Sanction Application
If you have any questions, you may contact:
Dannette Hackman
3466 Echo Rd
Ontario, OR 97914-8670
E-mail:
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