Alpine — breed guide
The steady French milker: productive, weatherproof, and convinced she is in charge. She is.
At a glance
- Group
- dairy goat
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 60–77 kg (132–170 lb)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Coat
- Short coat in badger-marked patterns, upright ears
Living with a Alpine
- High energy — needs real exercise every day, not a stroll.
- Light grooming — a brush now and then.
- Moderate shedding.
- Quick to learn.
- Vocal when there is a reason.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Typically lives happily with a cat.
- Not well suited to a flat — space, exercise need or voice works against it.
- Better with previous experience behind you.
- Average heat tolerance.
- Handles cold well.
Temperament
Curious · Bossy · Hard-working
Health to watch
- Internal parasites
- CAE (test the herd)
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Did you know
Alpines run the herd — they typically end up at the top of any mixed pecking order.
Questions people ask
Is a Alpine good with kids?
Generally yes. Alpines are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a Alpine good with cats?
Usually yes. Alpines typically settle well with a resident cat — introduce them slowly and give the cat a high perch and a way out of the room.
How much exercise does a Alpine need?
An hour or more of proper exercise every day.
Can a Alpine handle hot weather?
About average — use normal hot-day sense.
Leash Life keeps a Alpine's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.