I raise standard Lamanchas and Alpines. If I am going to lose a kid it will be the Lamancha. I don't have any experience with the minis. I have heard good things about the Nigerians. They are so cute, however seeing the mini-lamanchas makes me want one...my husband just glared at me. Any goat you get needs to be fenced REALLY GOOD. All of us think our breed is best. Just part of being human.