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Portrait of the Saanen goat
The Saanen goat is the endearing mascot of the Saanenland region, from where it originates. As it yields twice as much milk as other breeds, it was exported all over the world for breeding purposes. The village of Saanen has all kinds of produce with the Saanen goat logo on offer
Distinctive features
- Short white coat
- Two (redundant) "Männeleni" on the neck
- Handsome size
- Discerning feeders (with a preference for alpine herbs)
- With and without horns - depending on Nature's whim
Events
Winter market
17.02.12
Winter market
24.02.12
Related topics
Cattle auctions
Transhumance
Mountain farming
Alpine cheese-making
Portrait Simmentalcow
Contact Information
Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus
Haus des Gastes
Promenade 41
3780 Gstaad
Tel. +41 (0)33 748 81 81
Fax +41 (0)33 748 81 83
info@gstaad.ch
www.gstaad.ch
Haus des Gastes
Promenade 41
3780 Gstaad
Tel. +41 (0)33 748 81 81
Fax +41 (0)33 748 81 83
info@gstaad.ch
www.gstaad.ch
