Colored Angora Goat Breeders Association

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Colors found in colored angoras
Colored angora goats are generally classified into two categories: blacks and reds.

Black Angora Goat Buck

Blacks include goats with fleeces that range from a deep solid black to light grays and silvers. They also come in a variety of patterns page. The most common patterns are: solid; reverse badgerface; white/tan stripes through the eyes; and white/tan chin and belly on a silver to black goat.

Reds are often called "faded reds" because the color of the fleece lightens significantly as the goat ages. Fortunately the color does not fade away completely from all red goats. The fleeces range from apricot to copper. Red goats are generally solid color. Color patterns include the combinations mentioned previously.

For a more in-depth explanation of breeding for color, see Phil Sponenberg's (Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine) Breeding for Colored Angora Goats article.

Physical Characteristics of Angora Goats

Size	Yearling does average 60+ pounds and yearling bucks 80+ pounds.
Color	Specific colors and patterns have been identified. These colors and patterns included shades of red through tans and browns, gray through black and combinations of these colors with white. For specific information, go to the Breeding for Colors and Patterns.
Fleece	The mohair should have a long-staple length with minimal kemp, be uniform with good style and character and have a moderate amount of grease.
Fleece Weight	Does shear 8+ pounds of skirted (stains removed) fiber per year. Bucks shear about 12+ pounds of skirted fiber.
Horns	Horns should curve gently back and around with a good space (two fingers) between them. A small percentage of angora goats are naturally polled. Dehorning is discouraged.
Ears and Tails	Ears are pendulous and tails are short and held high.
Legs	Legs should be straight, with adequate-sized bones and covered with mohair at least to the knees or hock (most desirable to the hoof).
Belly	The belly and insides of the legs should be covered with mohair.
Body	The back should be straight and strong. The pelvis should have a slight downward tilt, but not extreme. The body should be deep, with good width between the front legs and good spring of rib. The skin should be loose and pliable.