Brown Shorthair
The brown shorthair goat usually refers to the Czech Brown Shorthaired goat, also called the Brown Short-haired or Hnědá krátkosrstá goat. It is a dairy breed from the Czech lands, developed from local goats with influence from Alpine-type brown dairy goats. Typical animals have a short brown coat with darker markings such as a dorsal stripe, dark face trim, and dark lower legs, although exact shade and horn status can vary by line.
These goats are managed mainly for household and small-farm milk, with enough substance to remain useful in mixed rural systems. They suit herds that can provide regular milking, clean shelter, winter forage, minerals, and browsing or pasture during the growing season. When sourcing breeding stock, it is worth confirming whether the animal is registered as a Czech Brown Shorthaired goat or is simply being described as a brown, short-coated dairy goat.
Colors: Belted, Black, Black and White, Brown, Brown and White, Buckskin, Chamoisee, Cou Blanc, Cou Clair, Cream, Fawn, Gold, Moonspotted, Pinto, Red, Red and White, Roan, Spotted, Sundgau, Swiss Marked, Tan, White
