Score Card

*Developed in 1990*

Premium Registered Fainting Goat - 100 Point System

Head - 15 Points
Strong, short to med. long, profile fairly straight, Nose med. length wide and flat, Muzzle slightly rounded not snippy, Eyes slightly protruding, Ears med. and standing outward from side of head even slightly bent (not erect or drooping)

Neck - 5 Points
Med. length, well muscled with a fuller appearance than most dairy goat breeds

Shoulders - 5 Points
Well muscled and angulated, with proper blending and smoothness

Chest - 10 Points
Showing good width, with smooth and proper attachment of forelegs

Back & Loin - 10 Points
Strong, Sound spine with good width and muscle (especially evident in older animals)

Rump - 10 Points
Med. in width and length, Hips show some dairy character, Thurls are high and wide apart, Muscling is evident throughout

Legs - 10 Points
Strong, Straight, Set with good width apart, Showing proper attachment and GOOD bone density for individual animal size

Feet - 5 Points
Strong, well shaped and even, Hooves to be symmetrical with good heel depth

Overall Muscling and Conformation - 15 Points
Muscling should be based on the stature of the individual goat.  The general appearance of the overall muscling, in the front and especially the rear quarters, should be greater than that of dairy breeds.  This increased muscling should hold true not only for the larger Fainters but also for the smaller Pet type Fainters.  Remember the animal should be well balanced too.

Mammary System - 10  Points
Rear attachment.  Symmetrical, High, Halves evenly balanced
Front attachment.  Well forward w/o pocket, blending smoothly to body
Texture.  Free of lumps and scar tissue, fairly firm and smooth
Teats.  2 of uniform size and length, Symmetrically placed on the udder and free of deformities

General Overall Appearance and Handling -   5 Points
Both handler and animal should be clean and well groomed.  Handler must show kindness and courtesy for a stiffened animal in the ring.  This is true if it's their goat or another's.

When used for BUCKS

Reproductive System - 10  Points
Testicles: 2 of equal size, fully descended and showing firmness
Teats: 2 symmetrical and nonfunctional