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The Pygora is a cross between the Pygmy and the Angora that was started by Katherine Jorgensen in Oregon. She wanted to use the fiber for hand-spinning. The Pygora is a small, easy-to-handle, and good-tempered fiber goat. These little guys are registered by the Pygora Breeders Association (PBA), which started in 1987. A Pygora can be up to 75 percent of either breed.

Pygoras come in the same colors as Pygmies. Does weigh between 65 and 75 pounds, while bucks and wethers are between 75 and 95 pounds. The PBA requires them to be a minimum of 18 inches tall (does) and 23 inches (bucks).

Pygoras can produce up to four pounds of fleece a year, a bit less than the full-sized Angora. They are smart and can sometimes be found in petting zoos and circuses.

Some people raise Pygoras for pets or brush-eaters and never use the fiber. Because of their longer hair, these goats are more prone to lice and should be sheared twice a year. (See Chapter 18 for more about harvesting goat fiber.)