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The standard breeds are a good choice if you want dairy goats that produce a lot of milk and you have the space: ADGA and AGS require that each of the breeds reaches a minimum, but not a maximum, height and weight. The minimum height for does ranges from 28 inches to 32 inches, depending on breed. The minimum buck heights are 30 to 34 inches.

The standard breeds produce an average of 5 to 8 pounds of milk each day for 10 months. This is the equivalent of approximately 2½ quarts to a gallon per day. Dairy goats’ milk production starts out lower, gradually increases throughout lactation, and then goes down again.

If you think you want standard dairy goats, deciding which one is for you depends mainly on size, the look and personality that strikes your fancy, and what is available to you. The upcoming sections tell you about the standard dairy goat breeds and some of the characteristics that define them.