Testing by Forte' Cashmere Company, Inc of New York have shown the cashmere to be between 15-19 microns. The long hair types are striking with long human-like hair that flows to the ground. Because the hair is so long, this type does require frequent maintenance and extra care if the hair is to be kept up. There are also some Myotonic goats that hold more Dairy character and can provide a supply of milk for the family. These are perfect for families who want a supply of milk, but less volume than a regular milking dairy breed.
Some Myotonic goats feature beautiful blue eyes.
Others sport patterned tri-colors. The heavier muscled types are sought out by the meat goat industry. Their primary roles are for fine breeding stock, and they are being used in crossbreeding programs with the Boer breed to produce fine market animals. Myotonic goats are a very loving, gentle breed of goat. They may be horned, polled or disbudded.