Breed Ledger
001. Breed guide.

Nubian

Capra aegagrus hircus

Large dairy breed known for long, pendulous ears and a convex Roman nose. ADGA recognized. Rich, high-butterfat milk and a loud, vocal temperament.

Breed referenceNubian on Breed Ledger
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001. Breed guide

The shape of the breed,
in plain English.

Large dairy breed known for long, pendulous ears and a convex Roman nose. ADGA recognized. Rich, high-butterfat milk and a loud, vocal temperament.

002. Breed clubs

Official breed clubs
for Nubian.

Parent clubs and official breed organizations help buyers verify registry context before contacting a breeder.

International Nubian Breeders Association

Primary

US

003. Personality profile

Owner-experience
across 7 dimensions.

Each bar is a 1 to 5 score from breed-knowledgeable owners. Read the bar labels for the trade-off the dimension captures.

Temperament

Friendliness with handlers
Aloof or wary. Best handled in a herd, not as a pet.Highly social. Approaches handlers; bonds with humans.
Milk yield potential
Low yield. Sufficient for kid raising; not commercial dairy.High yield. Suitable for commercial dairy.
Hardiness
Requires careful management.Hardy. Tolerates parasite pressure and modest forage with normal management.
Escape artistry
Stays put with standard fencing.Persistent escape artist. Tests every latch and weak fence point.

Coat and maintenance

Climbing / jumping drive
Prefers ground level. Limited climbing.Strong climber. Will use any vertical surface available.
Vocal tendency
Quiet. Vocalizes only when distressed or in heat.Very vocal. Frequent bleating throughout the day.
Heat tolerance
Heat-sensitive. Drops production above 80 F.Heat-tolerant. Bred in warm climates; comfortable above 90 F with shade.
004. Trait profiles

Heritable traits
in Nubian.

Each row is one heritable trait. The frequency label tells you how often it appears across the breed.

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