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Pygmy goats come little around stature weighing all about 50–75 lb (23–34 kg) for females and all about 60–85 pound (27–39 kilo) for males. Number one imported into a United States in the 1950's from Africa, these small goats are popular for pets and exhibition, although they produce a large quantity of milk for their size and can be eaten, pygmy goats are not typically used for the production of milk or meat, unlike larger dairy and meat goat breeds. Pygmy goats tend to exist as hardier & breed further throughout a month than either dairy farm or even meat goats. When browsers, goats come similar to cervid & enjoy kind in their diet, including woody plants in it.

National Pygmy Goat Association
The official breed association of the Pygmy Goat in the United States. Includes informational resources on the Pygmy Goat including the breed standard, color chart, and health and husbandry documentation. Also lists breeders, a nationwide sanctioned show list, and NPGA merchandise.

Yahoo! Groups: PygmyGoatPyn
An email list which facilitates the quick exchange of Pygmy Goat related information between members. Created in 1998, this list now has over 500 members from around the globe.

The Florida Pygmy Goat Association
Pygmy Goat breeders, showmen and pet owners throughout the southeastern United States. Includes club news, shows, shows results, and classified ads.

Pygmy Goat Club
The internet home for Pygmy Goats in Great Britain. Serves as the hub of information on pygmy goats for members and non-members alike.

North Carolina Pygmy Goat Club
Group of dedicated Pygmy Goat enthusiasts promoting the breed in the central region of North Carolina. Includes members, show listing, and club news.

Cascade Pygmy Goat Association
Club with members throughout Washington. Includes a list of club sponsored shows held in Washington and Oregon, membership roster, and photos of champion NPGA registered Pygmy Goats.

West Coast Pygmy Goat Association
Southern California based club committed to the promotion of the domestic Pygmy Goat. Includes merchandise, calendar, show results, and informational articles.

Goodbye City Life: Pygmy Goats
General information on raising and keeping Pygmy Goats.

Silver State Pygmy Goat Association
A non-profit corporation formed to promote the Pygmy Goat breed and to educate the public about the Pygmy Goat. Headquartered in Nevada with members around the world. Includes shows, show results, merchandise, links, and an application to join.

New Mexico Pygmy Goat Club
Club with members throughout the Southwest. Includes a membership roster, shows sponsored by the club, show results, and photos of champion NPGA registered Pygmy Goats owned by the members.