Goat pattern
Spotted
Distinct round spots on a contrasting ground: Dalmatians, spotted cats, pigs and rabbits; dark spots on a pink tongue.
6 Goat breeds list Spotted. It is in a club standard for 5 breeds.
Breeds whose standards accept Spotted
| Breed | ABGA | ADGA | AGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boer goatDappled | Standard (“any hair color”) | No ruling | No ruling |
| LaMancha goat | No ruling | Standard (“Any color or combination of colors”) | Standard (“Any pattern, color, or combination of colors”) |
| Nigerian Dwarf goat | No ruling | Standard (“Any color or combination of colors”) | Standard (“Moon Spots”) |
| Nubian goat | No ruling | Standard (“Any color or colors, solid or patterned”) | Standard (“Any pattern, color, or combination of colors”) |
| Saanen goatSkin and scales | No ruling | Standard (“spots on the skin”) | No ruling |
Breeds where Spotted is a fault
| Breed | ADGA | AGS |
|---|---|---|
| Saanen goat | Fault (“small spots of color on the hair”) | Fault (“dark spots in hair”) |