Saanen is among the best dairy goat breeds around the world. They were originated form western part of Switzerland. Many countries in the world like Australia, West Indies, India, Ghana, Kenya, Israel, Malaysia, Philippine etc. are now rearing this dairy goat for commercial milk production. Saanen goats can tolerate almost all types of weather condition around the world.
The body of Saanen goat is covered with white or bright white colored hair.
There are black spots in their nose and ears.
They always keep their ears up.
Udder is very big sized.
They have very small sized hair on their body.
Usually they have no horns over their head.
An adult male goat weights about 70 to 75 kg and female 60 to 70 kg.
Their neck is very long and thin.
They always like to stay under shade.
A Saanen doe produce about 2 to 3 kg milk daily.
Milk of saanen goat contain about 3.5 % fat.
