Why Join Colored Angora Goat Breeders Association

If you raise — or are thinking of raising — colored Angora goats, joining CAGBA is the primary way to connect with the broader community, preserve the breed, and get maximum value from your herd. CAGBA is the only dedicated “home of Colored Angora Goats” in North America. The association was founded to support breeder education, promote colored mohair, build networks among breeders, and record pedigrees to maintain breed integrity.

Benefits of Membership & Registration

• Official Herd Identity & Pedigree
  Membership allows you to choose a unique Herd ID and register or record your goats in the CAGBA herd book. This registry tracks parentage, breeding records, and color/pattern information — essential for maintaining and improving quality over time.
• Breed Standards & Quality Assurance
  CAGBA uses an inspection process: goats must pass inspection (or meet pedigree requirements) to be registered. Disqualifying traits — such as poor fleece quality, non-mohair-type coats, incorrect conformation, or other faults — are evaluated. This helps ensure that registered goats meet established standards for fiber, health, and conformation.
• Access to Education, Resources, and Community
  Members get a quarterly newsletter, access to educational materials (including breed standards, color/pattern guides, “breeding for color” resources), and can join a network of breeders across North America. This is valuable for both novice and experienced breeders seeking guidance, support, or breeding stock.
• Marketing & Breeding Opportunities
  Being in the registry and breeder directory lends credibility, making it easier to sell breeding stock or mohair fiber. Registered animals often fetch higher prices and are more attractive to buyers who care about lineage, fleece quality, and predictability.
• Promotion of Colored Mohair & Breed Preservation
  CAGBA is not just a registry — it is organized to promote the colored mohair industry, support shows and fiber markets, and encourage conservation and improvement of the colored Angora goat. By joining, you contribute to preserving the unique genetic and phenotypic diversity of colored Angoras, and support a community working to raise quality and awareness.

Why Colored Angoras Are Special

Colored Angora goats produce richly hued mohair in a wide natural palette — from blacks, chocolates, and reds to tans, silvers, and greys — often with beautiful variation and character. This natural colored mohair appeals to spinners, fiber artists, and niche markets that value uniqueness and natural colors.

Angoras are gentle, manageable animals that can be kept on small-scale farms. On acreage where larger livestock might not be practical, a small herd of colored Angoras can yield substantial fiber output: they grow mohair at roughly one inch per month, are sheared twice a year, and produce 10–20 lbs of fiber annually per animal.

Nearly every aspect — from size and temperament, to fiber yield and natural color diversity — makes colored Angoras a compelling choice for fiber producers, hobby farms, and small-scale livestock keepers.