Qinshan

The Qinshan goat is a regional Chinese goat label, likely tied to a local production area rather than to a familiar international breed standard. It should be understood as a managed goat population selected for ordinary farm usefulness: meat, household milk, browsing, and adaptation to local feed and weather. Details such as exact color, mature size, and ear type may vary between source herds.

Anyone keeping Qinshan goats should start with direct evaluation of the animals and their origin. Sound feet, fertility, kid survival, parasite tolerance, and growth on available forage are more important than assuming uniform traits from the name. If the goats are part of a local conservation or breeding program, records of village, county, family line, and production results make the label much more useful for future owners and researchers.

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