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,WA, McQuitty-Farm in Hillsboro,OH and Hi-Land Farm in Cornish Flat, NH. We finished our first Welbian Farm doe 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: 90 VEEE |
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Sire: McQuitty Farm WMV Macabee LA 90 VEE Dam: McQuitty Farm WMDJ Ad Lib Bred to: Tradewind |
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| DOB: 3/29/3009 Linear Appraisal: 88 VEEV |
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Sire: McQuitty Farm WMV Macabee LA 90 VEE Dam: Loughlin's LC Aste Spumate 88 VVEV Bred to: Macabee |
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| DOB: 3/11/2007 Linear Appraisal: |
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Sire: Kapra Vista Knight Hallmark Dam: Hi-Land Lady Lani Bred to: Macabee
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| DOB: 4/12/2009 Linear Appraisal: |
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Sire: Hi-Land ST Shadow Dam: Hi-Land P.D.D. Wildflower Bred to: Macabee |
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| DOB: 3/26/2010 Linear Appraisal: 87 VEEV @1 yr |
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Sire: McQuitty Farm WMV Macabee LA 90 VEE Dam: Loughlin's LC Aste Spumate 88 VVEV |
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| DOB: 3/30/2010 Linear Appraisal: |
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Sire: Hi-Land Captain Sulley Dam: Hi-Land Pattina Bred to: Macabee One of the Hi-Land lovely Saanen does.She will be a 1st freshening 2 yr old. |
Welbian Farm Saanen Bucks
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| DOB: 3/1/06 Linear Appraisal: 90 VEE |
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Sire: Windsor Manor AA Victor LA 91 EEE
2004 Premier Sire Dam: Willow Run Wolfman Macabre |
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| DOB: 3/11/10 Linear Appraisal: 89 VEE |
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Sire: *B Buttermilk Acres DRE Concord Dam: CH Tradewinds RL Sasha LA 91 VEEE We unfortunately lost this beautiful young buck this fall and are heartbroken! We have kept his son out of Zinfendel and are hoping that Sasha has another buck kid this year to replace him. Fortunately we did have him collected! |