Saanen vs Nubian

We have had two breeds of goats, Saanens and Nubians. I like them both, and there are things about each that I also don't like!

For milk production, all our Saanens have always produced more milk than our Nubians, and have the longest lactations, by far. This has been our experience here on the farm, and I know of some lines of Nubians can have longer lactations. However, our Nubians average an 8 month lactation, and we have had Saanens who milked for 4 years and only stopped because we dried them off!

Now...both Saanen and Nubian milk tastes good, but the Nubian is preferred over the Saanen for its richness. It just makes it taste a little better!

As far as temperament, Saanens can have more attitude than the Nubians, especially when it comes to how they relate to other goats. My Saanens love to bite ears when they get upset!

Nubians are LOUDMOUTHS, especially compared to the quiet Saanens. There is no contest there!