Belgian Fawn
Encyclopedia
The Belgian Fawn goat
breed, created in Belgium
, is descended from the Chamois Colored
goat of Switzerland
. As such, it is related to and similar to the Oberhasli goat bred in the United States
.
Goat
The domestic goat is a subspecies of goat domesticated from the wild goat of southwest Asia and Eastern Europe. The goat is a member of the Bovidae family and is closely related to the sheep as both are in the goat-antelope subfamily Caprinae. There are over three hundred distinct breeds of...
breed, created in Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, is descended from the Chamois Colored
Chamois Colored
The Chamois Colored goat breed from Switzerland is used for the production of meat and milk. It is the progenitor of the Belgian Fawn, German Improved Fawn, Camosciata of the Alps, and Oberhasli goat breeds. It is characterized by the chamoisee color pattern....
goat of 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....
. As such, it is related to and similar to the Oberhasli goat bred in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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