Russian White (goat)
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The Russian White goat from Russia
is a dairy breed. It is derived from the selective breeding of Saanen
and Toggenburg goats
imported from Switzerland
, crossed with various native goat breeds of the former USSR.
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
is a dairy breed. It is derived from the selective breeding of Saanen
Saanen goat
Saanen goats are a white or cream-colored breed of goat, named for the Saanen valley in Switzerland. Saanens are the largest of the goat dairy breeds. Does typically weigh 150 lb or more, with bucks weighing over 200 lb . The Saanen breed also produces the most milk on average, and tends to have a...
and Toggenburg goats
Toggenburg (goat)
The Toggenburg is a breed of goat, named after the region in Switzerland where the breed originated, the Toggenburg valley. Toggenburgs are medium in size, moderate in production, and have relatively low butterfat content in their milk. Toggenburgs possess a general Swiss Marked pattern with...
imported from Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, crossed with various native goat breeds of the former USSR.