The French-Alpine was first brought to America in 1922. The breeds origins here began with just 21 animals, of various colors, as described in Original Alpines Imported.
The Alpine breed, generally short-haired with small "airplane" ears and a straight nose, is one of the most colorful of all the dairy goats. No required patterns have been established. The only features discriminated against are those that suggest mixed breeding, all white (as a saanen), dark with light points (as a toggenburg), or a roman nose (as a nubian).
Alpines are usually 30-40" at the withers and weigh from 130-170 lbs.
Common Color Patterns
Cou Blanc - white in front, black in back
Broken - any other pattern with white
Cou Clair - off-white, tan, or gray in front, black in back
Cou Noir - black in front, white in back
Sundgau - black with white markings
Pied - spotted or mottled
Chamoisee - brown with black markings
Two-Toned - light in front, brown or gray in back
Broken - chamoisee with a band or spot of other color
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