The Markhor, a wild goat species native to Central and South Asia, has horns that reach up to 63 inches in males. Females tend to have smaller horns of about 10 inches.

Oct 27, 2022 · There are two main types of goat horns: permanent and scurs. Permanent horns are attached to the skull and will grow back if they are broken off. Scurs, on the other hand, are not …

Aug 8, 2025 · Breeders call these “polled” or “naturally polled” goats, which are similar in every other way to regular goats; they just don’t have horns. Also, contrary to popular belief, both male and …

Oct 29, 2025 · Nigerian Dwarf goats are small dairy goats that usually have small, upright or slightly curved horns in both males and females. They are friendly, prolific, and produce rich milk despite …

Aug 28, 2021 · Three of these include the Maltese, Miniature Oberhasli, and Toggenburg. These are all great options for any farm and are especially suited to dairy production. Let’s explore these three …

Aug 25, 2025 · Breeds such as the Boer and certain types of Nubian goats are well-known for their prominent spiral horns. The growth of spiral horns usually begins shortly after birth and can continue …

Pygmy goats are native to West Africa and are also known as Cameroon Dwarf goats. They reach an average height of 15-20 inches at the withers, making them the smallest goat breed available.

Jan 4, 2024 · Discover the different types of goats with horns, including Nubian, Alpine, Saanen, Boer, and Toggenburg goats. Learn about their characteristics, benefits, challenges, breeding …

Scurs are small, rudimentary horn growths that occur sometimes after a goat is disbudded. Scurs are generally only attached to the skin, not the skull, so goats regularly cast them off by rubbing their …

Most yearling goats have horns about six inches long, which at a casual glance look much like adult horns. By the time a goat reaches the yearling age class, it has attained over half its expected horn …