LaMancha is a type of goat noted for it's lack of or much reduced external ears. The La Mancha breed is medium in size, and is also noted for a generally calm, quiet and gentle temperament, good butterfat content to the milk and good production. For those who can look beyond the apparent lack of ears (they do have functioning ears and hear as well as any goat), this breed is an excellent choice for someone who wants just one or two milkers. A goat is an animal in the genus Capra, which consists of nine species: the Ibex, the West Caucasian Tur, the East Caucasian Tur, the Markhor, and the Wild Goat. ...
Many LaManchas are found in Europe and North America and are not endangered.
There are 2 types of LaMancha goats: the “elf ear” of approximately 2 inches in length; and the “gopher ear” which is smaller (1” in length) and lacks most of the cartilage seen in the elf ear.
Goats are sexually mature as early as 6 mos.
Goats are agile climbers due in part to the hair which grows between their hooves and gives them traction on smooth surfaces.
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