Shades of gray are fine but the black accent is consistent with Pigmy's and are not allowed in our registry. Fainting goats have bulgy eyes which are very unusual and which distinguish them from other breeds. They also have very long ears that stand out to the side of their head. They are a very calm animal and make excellent pets. They are a herding animal, and should therefore be kept with at least two or three of their own kind.
Females are polyestrous, which means they come into heat year round.
Gestation period is 145-151 days. They are excellent mother's, and kids are seldom weaned earlier than 3 months of age. Twins are the norm, but they frequently have triplets. Quadruplets and quintuplets are also possible. Goats have been treated unkindly in the movies and cartoons.