Breed Ledger
001. Breed guide.

Oberhasli

Capra aegagrus hircus

Medium-sized Swiss dairy breed with a distinctive chamois coloring of red-brown with black markings. ADGA recognized. Quiet, alert, and productive.

Breed referenceOberhasli on Breed Ledger
001Overview002Breed clubs003Personality004Traits005Breeders
001. Breed guide

The shape of the breed,
in plain English.

Medium-sized Swiss dairy breed with a distinctive chamois coloring of red-brown with black markings. ADGA recognized. Quiet, alert, and productive.

002. Breed clubs

Official breed clubs
for Oberhasli.

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

Oberhasli Breeders of America

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 Oberhasli.

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

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