Jämtland
The Jämtland goat, or Jämtget in Swedish, is a northern Swedish landrace associated with the province of Jämtland. It belongs to the old Scandinavian dairy-goat tradition, shaped by forest grazing, long winters, and small farm households rather than by a narrow show standard. Animals are generally hardy, agile, and variable in color, often horned, with coats that suit a cold climate.
Most Jämtland goats today are kept in heritage, small dairy, or conservation settings. Their milk can be used for farm cheeses and traditional products, while the goats also serve in brush control and educational herds. Management revolves around browse or pasture in summer, good winter hay, dry shelter, minerals, and protection from predators where they are grazed extensively. In Sweden, preservation programs and herd records help distinguish Jämtland goats from broader Swedish landrace or crossbred stock.
Colors: Belted, Black, Black and White, Brown, Brown and White, Buckskin, Chamoisee, Cou Blanc, Cou Clair, Cream, Fawn, Gold, Gray, Moonspotted, Pied, Pinto, Red, Red and White, Roan, Spotted, Sundgau, Swiss Marked, Tan, White
