Charnequeira

The Charnequeira is a Portuguese goat breed associated with dry Mediterranean landscapes, especially scrub, woodland edge, and low-input grazing systems. It is a hardy local goat rather than a high-output barn specialist, and it has been used for meat, milk, and traditional rural production. Coat color and body details can vary by line, but the breed's identity is tied to Portugal's regional goat husbandry and the ability to convert rough forage into useful products.

Care should provide room to browse, reliable water, shade, and shelter from hard weather while keeping parasite pressure under control. Charnequeira goats can suit extensive or semi-extensive systems where shrubs and seasonal pasture are part of the feed base. Breeders should select for does that kid easily, nurse well, and maintain condition without heavy concentrate use. Because regional breeds may be vulnerable to replacement by more commercial stock, herd records and local breeding groups are important for keeping the Charnequeira recognizable and useful.

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