Toggenburg is popular dairy goat. They were originated from north eastern area of Switzerland. They are very big sized. Dairy goat breeders

of India, Malaysia, Philippine, Venezuela, South Africa etc.  are raising Toggenburg goats for the purpose of

commercial milk production. Milk production is about 3 liters/day and the world record 2613

kg/lactation or 12.5 kg/day. They can produce milk for a long time if not served and are good for upgrading local breeds.So they are among

the best dairy goat breeds.

The color of Toggenburg goat’s body brown or chocolate.They have white spots in their knee and mouth.

Throat is long, light and straight.Ears are black colored but white near neck.

Both male and female goats don’t have any horns.A female Toggenburg goat can produce about 3 kg milk daily.

They love to graze in the field.An adult male goat weights about 60 to 65 kg and female 70 kg.