Are There Any Goat Breeds That Are Quiet?

Several breeds of goats have more docile and calm temperaments than other breeds, thus leading to quieter natures overall. There are no silent goat breeds, however, and even the quiet ones can become loud if they are scared or excited. The amount of bleating and noise-making overall is reduced when you keep goats happy, healthy and well tended.

  1. Saanen Dairy Goats

    • The largest breed of dairy goat, Saanens tend to have very docile temperaments and quiet natures. They can weigh from 135 to 250 lbs. and have white or cream hair coloring. They are not only utilized for milk production, but also as work animals, carrying packs and pulling carts. They are more willing to please their human masters than other, more stubborn goat breeds.

    LaMancha Dairy Goats

    • While LaMancha dairy goats can come in many hair colors, they all tend toward a noticeable smallness of ear size, which is one of their defining features. They are medium-sized goats with calm and quiet personalities and generally hardy natures. They are gentle enough to be around children, unlike some more rambunctious or stubborn breeds.

    Tennessee Myotonic Goats

    • Also known as Fainting Goats, this breed has a genetic muscle condition that causes them to stiffen up and fall over when frightened, startled or excited. They are a quiet breed with calm and mellow natures, however, and can be raised as pets and with children. They are heavier in body mass than many other breeds of goat and therefore work well as meat animals, though they also can be used as dairy goats.

    Golden Guernsey Goats

    • This quiet and docile breed is medium-sized and known for its golden coat, ranging from pale to dark in tone. Golden Guernseys work well with people and are not too aggressive to be around children. They are mainly dairy goats as their bodies are more delicately boned than other breeds, making them less suited for working with carts or other things.