SAANEN GOATS
The Saanen dairy goat originated in the Saanen Valley of Switzerland. Approximately 150 Saanens were imported into the United States from Switzerland between 1904 and the 1930's.
The Saanen is the largest dairy goat breed with rugged bone and plenty of vigor. They also are one of the top milk producers. Does should be feminine, however, and not coarse. Saanen are white or light cream in color, with white preferred. Spots on the skin are not discriminated against. Small spots of color on the hair are allowable, but not desirable. The hair should be short and fine, although a fringe over the spine and thighs is often present. Ears should be erect and alertly carried, preferably pointing forward. The face should be straight or dished. A tendency toward a Roman nose is discriminated against.
We have a very select small herd of Saanens. We were first introduced to the Iron Tooth herd owned by Joan and Don Zahniser at the 1988 National Show in Harrisburg, PA. A few years ago, we purchased a few does from them. We have since purchased animals from Kristin Loughlin in Stanwood, Washington McQuitty-Farm in Hillsboro,OH and Hi-Land Farm in Cornish Flat, NH. We will have at least 4 does kidding this year.
Our Saanen Herd
Welbian Farm Saanen Does
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DOB: 3/6/2008 |
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Sire: *B CH Cherrypines Mr Peterman LA 90EEE Dam: Loughlin’s A Bit Of The Bubbly Bred to: Macabee |
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| DOB: 2/6/2007 Linear Appraisal: 87 +V+V @ 1 yr. |
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Sire: McQuitty Farm WMV Macabee LA 88 VEE Dam: McQuitty Farm WMDJ Ad Lib Bred to: Zeus |
Welbian Farm Saanen Junior Does
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| DOB: 3/29/3009 Linear Appraisal: |
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Sire: McQuitty Farm WMV Macabee LA 88 VEE Dam: Loughlin's LC Aste Spumate A growthy kid with nice general appearance. We are very pleased with our Macabee daughters and are anxious to see them in milk. We like our double Macabee daughter, Surrender and decided to breed this doeling back to her sire. Bred to: Macabee |
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| DOB: 3/23/2009 Linear Appraisal: |
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Sire: McQuitty Farm WMV Macabee LA 88 VEE Dam: Welbian Farm's AH Serenity LA 87 @ 1yr Surrender, another lovely Macabee daughter, will be kept as a dry yearling unless we can successfully AI her. Bred to: |
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| DOB: 4/8/2009 Linear Appraisal: |
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Sire: McQuitty Farm WMV Macabee LA 88 VEE Dam: Loughlin's WL Atlas's Mapquest We have made an attempt to AI Vision Quest as she is a very long bodied , growthy kid. Bred to: Macabee |
Welbian Farm Saanen Bucks
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| DOB: 3/1/06 Linear Appraisal: 88 VEE |
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Sire: Windsor Manor AA Victor LA 91 EEE
2004 Premier Sire Dam: Willow Run Wolfman Macabre |