Saanen milking goat

The Saanen is the largest breed of Swiss goat billies stand about 90 cm (35 in) at the withers and weigh a minimum of 85 kg (190 lb). It has white skin and a short white coat; some small pigmented areas may be tolerated. It may be horned or hornless, and tassels may be present. The profile may be straight or somewhat concave; the ears are erect and point upwards and forwards. The Saanen is the most productive milk goat of Switzerland which has the most productive milking goats in the world. Average milk yield is 838 kg in a lactation of 264 day. The milk should have a minimum of 3.2% fat and 2.7% protein.

However, it is usually raised intensively. Being pale-skinned, it does not tolerate strong sun.