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Specie

ISO3
USA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Nigerian Dwarf
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information
The reported registration numbers are representing only one of multiple associations available for registration of this breed.
Color comments
Any color or combination of colors is acceptable, but the most common are black, or black-and-white. Brown, or brown-and-white, as well as gold, or gold and white.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Males and Females: Horned
Weight males
34.02
Weight females
34.02
Other specific visible traits
smaller than American Pygmy
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1980
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
West Africa
Import
1930's
Location within country
~50 states
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Endangered