APPEARANCE: Similar to the Nigerian Dwarf goat, the American Pygmy is a small goat that only reaches one to two feet in height.  They vary widely in coloration including white, tan, caramel, gray, and black.

BEHAVIOR:  Pygmy goats were bred to be companions and are common petting zoo animals.

RANGE: Domestic American Pygmy goats are found throughout the world but are native to West Africa.

DIET: They mainly eat vegetation including grasses and alfalfa.