The NUWBY

The Nuwby Goat portrays elegance and nobility with its regal upright stance, its exotic facial profile and its gentle, loveable, graceful temperament.

The Nuwby Goat  Of Elegance & Nobility  v18.05.2017r

Photo Credit: Bundaller Stud Photo Credit: Bundaller Stud Photo Credit: Bundaller Stud

I thought I would take the opportunity to introduce our Australian NUWBY goat and answer a few silently asked questions about this beautiful and exotic looking breed [writer: Sue Ludwig].

Our Australian NUWBY goats were created accidentally in 1999 when two of our naughty little bush goats decided that they would scale a six foot fence to “chat” with a HUGE full blood anglo nubian buck that was permanently kept separated from the small goats we kept. Five months passed and these two little girls 22" in height, both had the most exquisitely coloured, longer eared, longer bodied sets of twins with beautiful arched noses that breeders far and wide fell in love with. This is when our Nuwby breed was born. We had wanted to call these new types “mini-nubians” however the dairy goat group/breeders warned us against using their breed(s) names. So the name “Nuwby” was created from a mixture of the words “New” and Anglo “Nubian” with a “y” at the end to add a “cuteness” factor. We spent copious amounts of time creating our ideal “Breed Standards” published in August 2000 that are still in use today. We used combinations of Boer, Kalahari and Anglo Nubian, the first two adding muscling and both being shorter in stature than the Anglo Nubian. The Anglo Nubian brought in their beautiful gentle friendly nature, the exquisite colour patterns, those beautifully long pendulous bell shaped ears and roman nose that softened the whole look of these animals. They also added a beautiful well built, easy milking udder under a long capacious body that was capable of holding multiple kids easily during pregnancy, with room for a full rumen that drives high milk production while maintaining good muscling. Our animals were heavier and well-muscled rather than overly refined with excessive dairiness. They were designed for the backyard and hobby farmer and were built to be robust and were full of hybrid vigour. Dedicated Breeders worked hard over many generations to bring the heights down AND blend the body shape and ear length to create an animal within the height requirements - not higher than 25" (63.5cm). Many animals were registered over this height they were known as our "foundation" animals recorded in the lower Grades.

Breeders selectively chose small animals with flatter ear structure to help fix the pendulous ears and some of these introduced a mohair/cashmere component to the breeding circle. Many reputable hard working breeders were successful in their endeavours to create this beautiful breed and had it recognised in the show ring at our very first show in Laidley July 2006. So today, with the introduction of the Pygmy and Nigerian Dwarf goats, our new generation of Nuwby Goat Breeders are crossing Nigerian Dwarf with Ango Nubian (Mini Nubians) to produce a smaller dairy type that resembles the larger Anglo Nubian. They are also crossing Pygmy with Anglo Nubians (Kinder) to produce a dual purpose type that also resembles the Anglo Nubian but with much more muscling and heavier weights. These guys can also be recorded in the Nuwby breed.

Our NUWBY breed height was set at 60cm for the Purebred female and 63.5cm for the Purebred male. Our show heights back then were animals not to exceed 63.5cm which allowed for the foundation females who were a bit taller to participate.

Bouncing Hooves Charm 2002

The idea was to create a MINIATURE version of these full size goats always aware that the Boer goat was a medium sized heavy set animal (Boer Goat Association) so our Nuwby goats needed to be smaller than this.

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Breed Characteristics – contrary to popular belief, the Nuwby goat is not just an “ear” breed. Yes, ears are obviously a breed characteristic but the arched facial profile - exotic head on a longer neck and longer body, balanced length of leg and beautifully attached easily milked udder all form part of this breed’s ideal standard of excellence.

Breeding these guys was difficult at times because most of our Australian Miniatures (also Pygmy and Nigerian Dwarf) had the classic alert, upright well-structured ears and more compact bodies so the first cross lost a lot of the ear and nose quality and length of body that we were selecting for.

The kids were usually born with "aeroplane" ears, straighter facial profiles and lacked substance. This is where a good eye for selection of the foundation parent was important. Our Aussie Minis with known Boer/Kalahari genetics in their background, having the ideal medium flat ears, good length of body and shorter stature were ideal for these crosses.

Breeders with these animals were able to combine the desired traits and produce beautiful offspring meeting the height requirements that were always highly sort

after. The Boer and Kalahari (meat) goats brought in the muscling giving these animals a rounder body and removing a lot of the dairy refinement so these guys always looked well fed (great for the “Pet Market”). The Kalahari enhanced the rich colour and the Anglo Nubian brought in the highly sort after colours and patterns and of course, their gentle nature fantastic for the junior handlers.

Dakota Lily 2002

Patona Park Viking 2002

Patona Park Shiralee 2002

With the importation of Pygmy and Nigerian Dwarf genetics, the Nuwby goat “Grading system” was reviewed and adjusted to allow up to 50% imported genetics within this breed.

In USA, MINI NUBIANS (MN) work within a 25-75% of either breed at any generation (Miniature Goat Association USA). The KINDER GOAT is recognised as its own breed in the first cross, Generation 1 (G1) - Pygmy crossed with Anglo Nubian.

After this first cross, they are bred within their own breed working within the 50% bracket (Kinder Goat Breeders Association).

Hideaway Katey (MN) 2010 S: Yattarna Commet 66cm D: Patona Park Fluer 61cm Hide-Away Keish (MN) 2010 S: Yattarna Commet 66cm D: Patona Park Fluer 61cm Hide-Away Lina (MN) 2010 S: Hide-Away Exacta MN (OH) D: Patona Park Fluer 61cm

FROM THE ARCHIVES…

We also worked with capretto farmers who used Boer X Anglo Nubian bucks over rangeland and cashmere does to produce better bodies (longer). We were lucky enough to purchase the smaller does who produced some of these below who then produced the next generations (grade in brackets);

Patona Park Caftan 61cm (GB) Patona Park Fluer 61cm (GC)

Patona Park Fabulass 57.3cm (GC) Patona Park Flirt 61.5cm (GC)

Patona Park Leelou 61cm (GD)

Patona Park Serenity 63.5cm (GD)

Patona Park Sheralie 58.5cm (GB)

Patona Park Dutchess 58.5cm (GB)

Patona Park Chardonay 56cm (GB)

Patona Park Chantilly 56.5cm (GB)

Patona Park Serendipity 56cm (GC)

PatonaP ColourMeMagic 61cm (GC)

Patona Park Viking 62.9cm (GD)

PatonaP Justagiggalo 61cm (GC) Hide-Away Nambi 63cm (GC) Dakota Jumunji 62.5cm (GD) Dakota Lilly (58.5cm (GB)

BouncingHooves Charm 60.5cm(GB)

BouncingHooves Sparticus 66cm(GC)

BouncingHooves Tiger Lilly 64.5cm (GD)

Craiglea Caramel Kisses(ACH) 60cm(GC) Yattarna Dimity 62.2cm (GC)

All breedings work on offspring being one generation (or in our case "Grade") higher than the lowest generation (Grade) parent with the foundation parents being allocated generation 0 (G0) or our “Entry Level” . G0 + G0 = G1 …. our equivalent is Entry Level (Anglo Nubian) + Entry Level (Nigerian) = Grade D G1 + G1 = G2 and so on….. Grade D + Grade D = Grade C. Any generation (or Grade) can be bred together with resulting progeny one Grade higher than the lowest Grade parent. Australian Miniature GB /GA /PB /HB, Aussie/Pygmy 50% and Aussie/Nigerian Dwarf 50% are eligible as one Grade B parent to produce Grade A offspring that conform to the Nuwby breed standards PROVIDED that the Grade B (or above) Nuwby parent conforms to the Nuwby breed standard. Grade B Aussie X Grade B Nuwby = Grade A Nuwby (conforming to breed standards) Grade C Aussie X Grade C Nuwby = Grade B Nuwby Grade A Nuwby X Grade A Nuwby to produce Purebred Nuwby, conforming to the breed standard for registration and purebred allocation purposes. If you were to breed a full Anglo Nubian, Boer, Kalahari back to a Grade animal the resulting offspring would Grade as D. The Nuwby only allows 50% imported genetics, anything over this would be registered in the "import" breed with MGBA.

So what are they used for?

Whatever the answer, they must not have any faults that will cause difficulty with functioning, eating, walking, milking, breeding...

What are we looking for? Sweet disposition, gentle and cooperative and easy to manage while milking;

A good udder, strong attachment that holds the compartments well above the ground to prevent

damage from bumping or stepping on it or the teats; Correctly sized teats, that you can get your hand around easily to milk with no interference from sprig teats or issues with double orifices; We don’t want them too short because we want to have plenty of room for a well-developed udder so we are preferring does to be on the top end of the height requirements without losing the “miniature” appearance. Good milk capacity - enough to feed multiple kids and leave some for the family if it was wanted; Good feet to carry them from feed to water and hold them up easily for breeding/gestation; Great rump and capacity for easy kidding with no complications. Good conformation does not have to be show quality, they just need to be able to function comfortably and have sustainable longevity. Pedigree and high percentage /Grades does not guarantee quality, rather look at production records - kiddings, milk volumes /butter fat, show results if available.

For those interested in a larger volume producing doe, look for a lower grade closer to the first cross or second cross with a stronger presence of the Anglo Nubian structure and traits in the animal. Of course these animals will be taller and have more room for a larger udder.

Finally, nutrition, health testing and vaccination of animals promotes wellbeing and should be considered when looking at the quality of the animals –genetically small, not nutritionally small….

The BREED STANDARD

About The Breed

The Nuwby Goat portrays elegance and nobility with its regal upright stance, its exotic facial profile and its gentle and graceful temperament.

The Nuwby goat is created by crossing Anglo Nubian and or Boer/Kalahari goats with miniature goats. Any ratio of miniature to Anglo Nubian / Boer / Kalahari is acceptable. Origin: The Nuwby Goat is an Australian breed that was originally developed by pairing Boer, Anglo Nubian and Kalahari goats of excellent type from both purebred and cross bred lines with carefully selected smaller breeds of goats to produce a small elegant often colourful animal with a gentle nature.

Temperament: Gentle and loveable, easily trainable. The Nuwby is a graceful, elegant animal with a gentle, friendly temperament.

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Uses /Suitability: Great for families looking for backyard mini milkers who also make great pets. Their gentle nature makes them the perfect pet for both young and old and they are great companion animals for other species too. A well-bred Nuwby can produce enough milk for the family each day some of which can be used to make cheese, yogurt and even soap. Goat manure is very high in nitrogen, and is great for the garden.

Size: Dedicated Breeders continue to work on both refinement of type and reduction of height with an ideal maximum height of 60cm for adult purebred females and 63.5cm for adult purebred males.

HERD BOOK - Does: ideally under 60cm , Bucks / Wethers: ideally under 63.5cm.

PUREBRED - Does: ideally under 60cm , Bucks / Wethers: ideally under 63.5cm.

GRADE A – Does: ideally under 61cm , Bucks / Wethers: ideally under 64cm

GRADE B – Does: ideally under 62cm , Bucks / Wethers: ideally under 65cm

GRADE C – Does: ideally under 64cm , Bucks / Wethers: ideally under 66cm

GRADE D – Does: ideally under 66cm , Bucks / Wethers: ideally under 66cm

FOUNDATION COMMERCIAL: Over height animals may be used in the development of the miniature breed with their progeny being eligible for inclusion in the lower grades provided such progeny meet the height requirements for the breed.

For showing purposes: Upright ears are a disqualification.

Registrations: Development of the Nuwby Goat currently use a grading up process where offspring progress one grade higher than the lowest graded parent.

Anglo Nubian, Boer, Kalahari, Angora – all breeds (& derivatives) that have flat pendulous ears acceptable –entry level.

Nuwby Foundation – Recording other breeds used in the development of the Nuwby ie. Boer/Kalahari/Nubian etc.

Maximum % AN/ND genetics –(for NUWBY) – this breed will require equal %s of miniature (AM/ND/PY) with the larger breed types to balance height with type/ conformation throughout the grading up process. Up to 50% import genetics (Pygmy/Nigerian Dwarf) allowed.

All miniature breeds (AM/ND/PY) will be suitable for second parent in Nuwby breeding.

(Committee appr18.05.2017) 

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