The Oberhasli is a Swiss dairy
goat. This breed is a medium size, vigorous and alert in appearance.
Its color is chamoisee.
Does may be black but chamoisee is preferred. Chamoisee is described
as: Bay—ranging from light to a deep red bay with the latter most
desirable. A few white hairs through the coat and about the ears are
permitted. Markings are to be: two black stripes down the face from
above each eye to a black muzzle; forehead nearly all black, black
stripes from the base of each ear coming to a point just back of the
poll and continuing along the neck and back as a dorsal stripe to the
tail; a black belly and light gray to black udder; black legs below the
knees and hocks; ears black inside and bay outside. Bucks often have
more black on the head than does, black whiskers, and black hair along
the shoulder and lower chest with a mantle of black along the back.
Bucks frequently have more
white hairs through the coat than does. Ears should be erect and
alertly carried. The face is straight or dished. A Roman nose is
discriminated against.
AGS Breed
Standard
The Oberhasli is a dairy goat
found in the Brienzer region of Switzerland near Bern, where it is
known as the Oberhasli-Brienzer. It was formerly called the Swiss
Alpine in the USA. This breed is of medium size, vigorous and alert in
appearance. It is noted for its rich red bay color and quiet, gentle
temperament. The natural coat is a uniform red bay, ranging from light
red bay to dark red bay; or a solid black in does. Bucks must have the
red bay color to be registered.
Minimum markings in the bay
Oberhasli are: two black stripes down the face from above each eye to a
black muzzle; forehead nearly all black; ears black inside and bay
outside; black stripe from the base of each ear coming to a point just
back of the poll and continuing along the neck and back as a dorsal
stripe; a black belly; black legs below the knees and hocks. The skin,
including udder, is light gray to black. A few white hairs through the
coat and about the ears and/or nose are permitted. Bucks often have
more black on the head than does, black whiskers, and black hair along
the shoulders and lower chest with a mantle of black along the back.
Bucks frequently have more white hair than does.
Oberhasli heads vary with the
most distinctive type being shorter in length than the other Swiss
breeds. This head type has a deep jaw and broad muzzle with wide
forehead and prominent eyes. The short erect ears are set low and
pointed forward. The face is dished or straight.
Mature Oberhasli does should be
at least 28" tall at the withers, and should weigh at least 120 pounds.
Mature Oberhasli bucks should be at least 30" tall at the withers, and
should weigh at least 150 pounds.