We want to provide you with the information you need to promote and sell your Nigerian Dwarf Goats locally. Networking with other breeders is a great way to make new friends and learn more about effective herdsmanship skills.
We also have helpful breed information available online, including a downloadable PDF brochure you can print and distribute (warning: file size is large - about 5MB).
Emilee Hamman Memorial Program.
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Tips and Tools:
Does are pregnant for approximately 150 days or five months. Use our handy gestation calculator to determine when your doe will kid.
To learn more about the breed and what you need to know to care for your herd effectively, we recommend our publication, Goat Notes.
To learn more about showing goats effectively and how Nigerian Dwarfs are evaluated in the showring, we recommend you obtain a copy of ndga's Judges Training Manual.
Other ndga-branded merchandise is also available.
Member Programs
Purebred Nigerian Dwarf Registration Services
NDGA's database tracks purebred Nigerian Dwarf progeny and ancestry for several generations. NDGA will register purebred dwarfs by unique herdname and animal identifier (tattoo or microchip). NDGA will also record transfer of ownership and show wins.
Transaction Assistance
NDGA will provide universal contracts, agreements and forms that all breeders can use as a tool to provide assistance for both buyer and seller in creating consistancy in transactions.
Establishment of the NDGA Breed Standard
Nigerian Dwarfs shown in NDGA sanctioned shows will be height certified to be within the breed standard and free of disqualifying faults. A complete list of all NDGA breed standard disqualifying faults will also be part of our new member packet.
Member Networking
All inquiries received through the registry office in addition to those generated by print promotions and shows will be referred to members.
Premiere Breeders Program
Our newsletter will contain articles and educational materials that will assist both the new and the long-time goat owner. An aggressive promotional program will seek to enlarge and expand the market for Nigerian Dwarfs.
Educational & Promotional Efforts
NDGA will develop educational materials on the breed in addition to topics such as marketing your goats, assisting first time buyers, and milk testing.
The Breeder Support Program
Will establish and maintain the integrity of both the breed and breeder by offering a sales contract that protects both the buyer and the seller. Our program will help to maintain a stable, fair market value for animals which are sold from breeders who strive to breed and offer quality, healthy animals warranted from disqualifying faults. This includes a height guarantee on specific animals sold at the breeders discretion. Of course, this is a completely voluntary program designed to serve breeders who want to participate.
