Who We Are
HSFGR – Heritage Silky Fainting Goat Registry is a heritage-focused registry created by a breeder for breeders, families, and farms who love the landrace Heritage of the Silky Fainting Goat. We exist to protect the integrity of the breed, honor the work behind each animal, and keep things simple, transparent, and fair. HSFGR was born out of real barn aisles, dusty show rings, kitchen-table conversations, and long phone calls between breeders who wanted better for their goats and their community. We are not here to erase anyone’s past work, in fact we honor it, by protecting the Landrace- heritage and future of the foundational Silky Fainting Goat.
Let us explain: The Heritage Silky Fainting Goat is recognized by HSFGR as a heritage, silky-coated variation developed from long-haired Landrace Myotonic lines and selected for a distinct combination of traits.
Historically, some early silky lines also carried limited Nigerian Dwarf influence alongside a Landrace Myotonic foundation, but HSFGR treats that as part of the breed’s history, not its primary direction.
Q. Is the Heritage Silky Fainting Goat just a Myotonic × Nigerian cross?
A. No. HSFGR does not define the Heritage Silky Fainting Goat as a simple cross-breed formula. The type we are preserving grew primarily out of Landrace Myotonic lines, with some historical use of Nigerian Dwarf influence in certain herds. Through years of selective breeding a certain type was created: Myotonic in heritage and character, with a more refined, silky outline.
HSFGR’s focus is on: *A flowing silky coat as an overlay, not a substitute for correct type *A clear Myotonic base with fainting heritage. *Sound, functional structure with length of body and capacity *Any past Nigerian influence is acknowledged as part of the breed’s development, but it is not the defining identity or ongoing goal of the registry.
We accomplish this by:
- Centering the breed’s defining traits
- Respecting the people who care for them
- Building a barn where small farms, youth, and long-time breeders all have a seat at the table
- Building a registry that will still make sense 10, 20, and 50 years from now
Our Mission
At the Heritage Silky Fainting Goat Registry (HSFGR), our mission is to preserve, promote, and protect the integrity of the Silky Fainting Goat through accurate registration, education, and ethical breeding practices.
We are committed to maintaining the distinguishing characteristics of the breed, including its silky coat, the presence of it’s foundational Landrace-Myotonic traits, and sound conformation – with particular emphasis on structural and reproductive correctness.
Through breed stewardship, responsible and clear standards, and a focus on heritage, HSFGR supports breeders who value not only beauty and temperament, but also long-term breed viability and genetic health. HSFGR fosters a community rooted in integrity and heritage, while actively supporting youth involvement so that the next generation of breeders is equipped to carry this legacy forward with knowledge, responsibility, and pride.
HSFGR also maintains a Founding Herd Preservation Initiative to document historically significant Silky Fainting Goat herds and lines.