What we stand for
We’re here for silky goat breeders, exhibitors, pet homes, and families who want:
Clear, straightforward registration rules * Honest records and transparent processes * Fair titles with published pathways * A culture that values integrity and respectful conduct * A safe place for youth to learn and grow
The Heart of HSFGR & "The Barn"
Same Historical Population. Different Long-Term Direction. ~ Silky Fainting Goats Our Mission
The Heritage Silky Fainting Goat Registry is a preservation-minded registry for Silky Fainting Goats.
HSFGR is not creating a new breed. Many goats registered with HSFGR come from the Mini Silky Fainting Goat population and may also be registered elsewhere. Our difference is not the goat itself. Our difference is the focus.
A silky coat is important, but it is not the whole story.
HSFGR places renewed emphasis on heritage type, balanced structure, myotonic character, reproductive soundness, single silky coats, temperament, and long-term breeder stewardship.
“Heritage Silky” is the term we use for goats registered with HSFGR and evaluated through our heritage-first lens.
“Silky Fainting Goat” is the term we use in place of “Mini Silky Fainting Goat” when speaking about the HSFGR direction, because our focus is not further downsizing. Our focus is preserving the silky-coated fainting goat with balance, character, soundness, and long-term purpose.
HSFGR was not launched because silky goats were suddenly unregistrable elsewhere. It was developed through years of quiet planning, documentation, and concern for the future of these goats.
Not every registry is working from the same priorities, and not every registry is preserving toward the same future. HSFGR was created to clearly define and protect a preservation-minded direction centered on heritage traits, breed character, and responsible breeder stewardship.
Same historical population. Different long-term direction. Heritage first.
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The HSFGR Barn – How To Use It
What is “The Barn”? It IS the HSFGR website, and contains a large amount of information. Instead of placing everything into one oversized menu, we organized the site into “rooms”.
The Rooms = Main Menu
The Porch – Visitors, new breeders, and curious minds who want to understand the Heritage Silky Fainting Goat.
The Office – Membership, fees, registrations, and required paperwork and registry-related services. A room dedicated to official actions and recordkeeping.
The Tack Room – Outlines conduct expectations, enforcement, privacy, and record integrity.
The Library – A resource center designed to support breeders and owners of Silky Fainting Goats with practical, experience-based information.
The Kidding Stall – Dedicated to new life, safe kidding, healthy offspring, and clean records.
The Show Ring – A page designed for all things show and those that love to do it.
Grange Hall – The people’s meeting place at HSFGR
The Loft – HSFGR’s blog and reading room: Educational articles, registry news, seasonal reminders, and updates from the registrar.
The Lounge – A members only chat room.
Read the Request Membership page and fill out an application. Once accepted, you may begin registering your goats.
The Heritage Silky Story
The long-haired myotonic goats that contributed to today’s silky population did not begin with one person, one herd, or one moment in time. Their history is broader, shaped over years by multiple goats, breeders, and bloodlines. HSFGR exists to recognize and preserve that heritage with clarity and intention.
Understanding the broader history of the silky goat helps explain why HSFGR exists and why preservation of heritage traits matters. Read about it