I admit it, goat registration is a complete mystery to me. My husband finds the whole subject highly amusing, even if I threaten to send him to the state fair in a rhinestone goat-showing ensemble.
We are purchasing a new goat on Tuesday. I'll quote the seller because it's like another language to me. I've tried reading the ADGA website and it's even less clear afterwards.
She is 'registered as an experimental', because she is 88% sable but not colored. Is there any point in having her papers transferred?
The seller has also offered us a registered Saanen buck. Is there much point in me having a registered buck when my herd consists of:
A 'Native on Appearance' Sable
2 'Native on Appearance' Saanens
The 'experimental' doe (that just sounds so weird!)
A grade Sable buck (son of the NOA Sable doe and a registered Sable buck)
Will the offspring be registerable in any meaningful way? Thanks!
We are purchasing a new goat on Tuesday. I'll quote the seller because it's like another language to me. I've tried reading the ADGA website and it's even less clear afterwards.
She is 'registered as an experimental', because she is 88% sable but not colored. Is there any point in having her papers transferred?
The seller has also offered us a registered Saanen buck. Is there much point in me having a registered buck when my herd consists of:
A 'Native on Appearance' Sable
2 'Native on Appearance' Saanens
The 'experimental' doe (that just sounds so weird!)
A grade Sable buck (son of the NOA Sable doe and a registered Sable buck)
Will the offspring be registerable in any meaningful way? Thanks!
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