Our Oberhasli herd is built around calm temperaments, functional structure, and long-term productivity. We focus on sound, correct goats with proven genetics that hold up over time, both in the milk pail and in daily herd life.
Oberhasli Breed at a Glance
| Primary Purpose | Dairy production & trail packing |
| Temperament | Calm, alert, and (usually) very quiet |
| Milk Production | Reliable volume with sweet, clean flavor |
| Ideal For | Home dairies and families wanting “no-drama” goats |
Sire: B Haycreeks Sandman Traveler 89 VEE ↗
Dam: Autumn-Acres Ruby’s Risotto ↗
Autumn-Acres and Haycreeks lines
Sire: Harmody Hazeldor Joseph ↗
Dam: SGCH Heaven’s Hollow Shayna 7*M ↗
Heaven’s Hollow and Harmody lines
Sire: *B Windscape DV Settlers of Catan ↗
Dam: Ober-Boerd Kate’s Kazoo ↗
Ober-Boerd and Windscape lines
Sire: Goating Around Diesel EX90 VEE ↗
Dam: GCH (pending) Vanjust OBRH Lahini 92 EEEE ↗
Vanjust and Goating Around lines
Sire: *B (Pending) Sublime OBV Son of a Sinner
Autumn-Acres and Sublime lines
Sire: Half Barn Farm TRI Spitfire
Dam: Windscape JB Last Call VVVG 85
Windscape, Half Barn Farm, and Look At Me lines
Sire: CH Ober-Boerd T Vance *B 01-06 VVE 88 ↗
Dam: GCH Luvruc OBD Kim K 2*M EEEE 91 ↗
Ober-Boerd and Luvruc lines
Sire: *B Look At Me Kanes Joy N Triumph ↗
Dam: CH (pending) Half Barn Farm OBV NeWayUWantIt VVVV87 ↗
Half Barn Farm, Look At Me, and Ober-Boerd lines
Sire: *B Ober-Boerd T Vidar
Dam: Ober-Boerd Katana’s Kiss
Ober-Boerd and Vanjust lines
When we began building our Oberhasli herd, we were unable to find 100 percent purebred animals locally. We started with strong American Oberhasli and plan to pursue purebreds as opportunities allow. We reviewed ADGA awards and Linear Appraisal records to identify consistent, proven herds, then evaluated breeders for shared priorities around health practices, temperament, and long-term functionality. Our herd is still evolving, but the foundation is built on proven genetics, structural durability, and goats that are enjoyable to live and work with.
Our Oberhasli herd goals
Biosecurity matters here
We do not rely on closed herd claims or visual health checks. Our herd participates in routine screening and risk-based testing to reduce the chance of introducing or spreading disease. You can see what we test for and why here: Annual Biosecurity Testing.
Registration and breed organizations
Our Oberhasli are registered through the American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA) ↗. We also follow the breed standards and guidance provided by the Oberhasli Breeders of America (OBA) ↗.
Designation matters for record keeping, but it does not override function. We track production, structure, and health across our herd and expect goats to earn their place here through performance and durability.
About the Oberhasli breed
Oberhasli are a Swiss dairy goat breed originating in the Bernese Oberland, near the Oberhasli region of Switzerland. When these goats were first imported into the United States, they were grouped under the name “Swiss Alpine.”
As breeders recognized a consistent type within those imports, the breed was formally identified in the US as Oberhasli, named for the region they came from. You may still see older references to Swiss Alpine in historical pedigrees, but today the recognized breed is Oberhasli. And yes, the plural is still Oberhasli.
Oberhasli in the United States
The American Oberhasli population developed from a relatively small number of imported animals. Because of that limited base, careful breeding has always mattered for maintaining both breed character and genetic health. US breeders have traditionally emphasized functional structure, udder quality, and long-term durability over extremes. Well-bred Oberhasli tend to be steady, workmanlike dairy goats that hold up over time rather than burning out early.
Oberhasli registration categories explained
Oberhasli registration categories under ADGA describe both ancestry and conformity to the breed standard, and the breed operates under a closed Purebred herdbook.
💡 Simplified Logic: The Grade-Up Gap
In some breeds, you can “grade up” to Purebred status over several generations. In Oberhasli, the Purebred book is closed. Think of it like a family tree where only those whose ancestors arrived on the very first ship get the “Purebred” title; everyone else, no matter how perfect they look, stays in the “American” branch of the family tree.
Grade Oberhasli: Animals recorded as Oberhasli type but that do not meet ancestry requirements for American registration. Today, they do not advance into American or Purebred status through grading up.
Experimental Oberhasli: Goats recorded within the breed but that do not meet the written Oberhasli breed standard (often due to color or marking disqualifications). Importantly, Experimental status does not imply inferior genetics or production.
American Oberhasli: Goats that meet ADGA ancestry requirements and conform to the standard. Because the Purebred herdbook is closed, the vast majority of modern Oberhasli in the U.S. are registered as American.
Purebred Oberhasli: Status limited to animals that trace back to the original imported Swiss stock recorded before the herdbook was closed. New animals cannot enter this category.
Milk production and components
Oberhasli are known for balanced, reliable production rather than extreme volume. They tend to produce usable amounts of milk with strong butterfat and protein.
Typical production ranges in well-managed herds:
Does producing 2,500 lbs or more are often competitive at the breed level and commonly appear in Top Ten rankings.
Color notes: chamoisee and black animals
The classic Oberhasli coloration is chamoisee, a bay-to-reddish brown body with black markings. Black does do occur within Oberhasli genetics and are recognized. Color does not affect milk production, temperament, or structural soundness.
Are Oberhasli goats good for beginners?
Yes. Because of their steady, calm temperaments, they are often easier to handle than more excitable dairy breeds. They are “workmanlike” goats that adapt well to routine.
Do Oberhasli goats smell?
Does (females) and wethers (neutered males) have no strong scent. Like all dairy breeds, intact bucks do have a strong musky odor during the breeding season (rut), but Oberhasli are generally less “vocal” about it than other breeds.
Are Oberhasli goats quiet?
Yes. Along with our Guernsey Goats, Oberhasli are known for being exceptionally quiet. This makes them one of the best choices for farms with nearby neighbors.
💡 Simplified Logic: The “Quiet Neighbor” Rule
If your farm was a neighborhood, Oberhasli and Guernsey Goats would be the neighbors who keep their lawn mowed and never throw loud parties. If you have neighbors close by, their quiet nature makes them a much better choice than some of the “screaming” dairy breeds (*cough* Mini Nubians *cough*)!
Looking for availability or more details?