Blobe Goat

The agile Blobe goat is a mountain goat breed native to the border region between North and South Tyrol. Its name comes from the bluish-grey base color of its coat—blob is the Tyrolean word for blue. These animals are medium-sized and sturdy, with medium-length hair and a dense undercoat that offers excellent protection against the extreme weather conditions of the high mountains, where the hardy and resilient goats spend the summer on alpine pastures. Their strong hooves provide secure footing on steep rocky terrain, and their high-set udders reduce the risk of injury in the alpine landscape. The Blobe goat is a dual-purpose breed used for both milk and meat. The population of this old Tyrolean goat breed is critically endangered. In 2007, a group of breeders, together with the Tyrolean Goat Breeding Association and ARCHE Austria, launched a conservation breeding programme, which is now being continued by the association “Blobe Goas Austria” and many dedicated breeders.