Chenango Hills Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats

Chenango-Hills Dairy Goats breeds and raises only high quality Nigerian Dwarfs. David Funk and Karen Canfield, owners, are retired teachers whose farm is west of Albany, in Howes Cave, NY, near the famous Howes Caverns. There they raise and care for their small highly select herd.

Dairy herd class at a show.Goddess, Gabriella, Trixie, and Punkin, 2010; 4 first place does, BOB,&Best Udder,GCH,&RGCH

They started, using carefully selected genetic material, choosing bloodlines known for production and correctness of conformation.These efforts resulted in a herd of exceptionally consistent quality.

Their doe, GCH Chenango-Hills Goddess led the nation for ADGA registered Nigerians in milk, butterfat and protein on DHIA test in results released in 2010. Chenango-Hills Unique, her 1/2 sister,was close behind, placing fourth in milk and second in butterfat and protein. In the AGS results released in spring of 2011,Goddess was second in milk and Breed Leader in fat and protein.

Four CHENANGO-HILLS does made the Top Ten for AGS in the results released in 2011; taking 4 of the top 5 spots (including 1st) in both fat and protein, as well as 2nd, 4th, 5th and 7th in milk.

They also all placed in the ADGA Top Ten for 2011.

Animals currently active in the herd and bred in fall 2011:

SENIOR DOES

GCH Chenango-Hills I P Goddess 10*D AGS, 2*M ADGA

height 19 3/4" 2/20/11

LA 6/8/2011 aged 5 yr. 88; 3 VGs and an E

• A daughter of GCH Doe-Sy-Does Ariel, D13619219 9*D by++*B Rosasharn CH Uproar, she has been a Top Ten Doe consistently, an honor she shares with her dam, Ariel..
• In 2008 at age 2-1, she Linear Appraised with a score of 88 VG as a 2nd freshener.Shown 3 times as a 2 year old, she was twice GCH, twice BOB, once BIS.

Her DHIA Records:

2007-8 lactation 0-11 239d 489m, 32f, 22p.

2008-9 lactation 1-10 291d 1119m, 81f, 49p.(Top 10, milk and fat)

2009-10 lactation 2-10 305d 1523m., 108f., 69p....and 322 d 1574m., 113f., 72p.(ADGA Breed Leader in milk, fat,and protein; AGS, 2nd in milk, Breed Leader in fat and protein.)

2010-2011AGS results, 2nd in milk, Breed Leader in fat and protein, based on lactation completed 2/2010. Lactation ending1/31/2011--3-11 276d 1431m, 106f, 65p.

• As a 3 year old in 2009, she was GCH and BOB at the Eastern NY club show May 23 and GCH at the Cobleskill Sunshine Fair. She was RGCH at Altamont to Trixie in show #1, then GCH and BOB in show #2 .
• Goddess was awarded Best Udder of Show at the 2010 Cobleskill.
• ADGA DHIA Breed Leader in all 3 categories in results released in 2010.
• First in Fat, 2nd in milk and protein in results released in 2011.
• With 2011-2012 lactation finished at the end of January 2012, 4-10 323 daover 1430m.106 f (7.3%),60 p (4.2%)
• Bred to Prince Valiant for 2012

GCH Chenango-Hills I P Goddess 10*D (!!!)

GCH Chenango-Hills Bouncy Trixie

6*D AGS, 5*M ADGA

Height: 17 5/8" 2/20/11

LA 6/8/2011 aged 4yr. 89;

2VGs and 2Es

Sire, *B Chenango Hills Tom Thumb, (Ariel xRosasharn's C H Uproar, twin brother to Goddess), Dam, Rosasharn G X Sweet Pea 5*D, a Gorda daughter by Rosasharn's buck Galaxy, an Eclipse son. Trixie inherited an exceptionally fine mammary system from her dam, who has an outstanding udder.She freshened at 4.6 lbs per day in 2008; 4.8 in 2009, 5.8 in 2010. She finished with 738m., 51f., 38p., in only 240 days in 2009,hersecond lactation.

Her 2010 lactation record was: 2-11 290d 1143m, 75f, 54p.This record put her in the Top Ten that year for milk, fat, and protein. She was 7th in milk, 5th in fat, and 5th in protein. Given her size (17 5/8") an exceptional performance.

A smaller doe than Goddess and Unique, indeed the smallest mature doe we've had in the herd, she has our most stylish mammary. She is exceptionally productive for her size, and made her star first lactation, starting at 1-02, to become a 6* D. She freshened May 30, 2009 with beautiful vigorous triplet does for the second year in a row and gave us 2 does and a buck in 2010. (8 does and a buck in 3 freshening !!!!)And she followed that with 2 does and 2 bucks in 2011!

In 2009, she was Reserve GCH to Goddess at Cobleskill,and was Grand Champion, BOB and best udder at Altamont show #1, RGCH to Goddess at Altamont show #2. In 2010 she was Reserve Grand at the Altamont Spring shows, at Ballston Spa, and the first Altamont fair show; GCH at Cobleskill August 1st. and GCH, BOB and Best Udder at Altamont show #2 August 22nd, finishing her GCH.In 2011she was BOB and best uddered at Cobleskill, and again at both Altamont shows, besting all entries, including Goddess and Gabriella in the Challenge class each time.

Fourth lactation, ending

December 31, 2011: 3-11 292 da. over 1200m. 58f(4.9%) 53p (4.4%).

Bred to *B Chenango-Hills Uncas, the "Unique" son for 2012.

Chenango-Hills Brigantia

Height: 19 1/2" 8/29/11

Goddess' daughter by *B Chenango-Hills Osirius, (a Gorda x Tom Thumb son) she is an attractive doe with superior General appearance, who will be freshening for the first time in 2012. Gorda was a breed leader for protein with a LA of 90 (E mammary). And we know what Goddess is. We're looking for good things from her.

Bred to *B *S Chenango-Hills Gandolph, the "Punkin" son for 2012.

Chenango-Hills Ariella

8*D AGS, 7*M ADGA

Height 18 1/2" 6/8/2011

LA 6/8/2011 aged12 mo.,84--2 G+ and 2VG

Fashion's daughter sired by Chenango-Hills Horus, an exceptionally long bodied, powerful doeling, yellow-gold with white markings. She freshened April 18 with a beautiful udder. She had two does and two bucks sired by Prince Valiant. Shown 5X in 2010-- 4X first, once JrCH, once RJrCH, 1Xthird.

She was 2nd place milking yearling at Cobleskill, and 1st place at both Altamont shows in 2011.

First Lactation, ended January 20, 2012: 0-11 278 da. over 650m. 40f (6%) 34p (5.4%), having earned her star for milk, fat and protein in a lactation starting before one year of age!

Bred to Prince Valiant for 2012

Junior Does

Chenango-Hills Phoebe

A GCH Chenango-Hills Gabriella daughter, marked and colored like her dam, sired by *S Doe-Sy-Does FS Fireblaze, she is exceptionally correct in rear leg set, and very wide and deep throughout.

She was 1st place sr kid and Res Jr Champion at the 1st Altamont Fair show.

Bred to Prince Valiant for 2012

Chenango-Hills Lillibelle

A GCH Chenango-Hills Trixie daughter, basically black with a white splash on one side, Lilli has super legs, nearly ideal General appearence and strong Dairy character. She is sired by Rosasharn BB Tom Bombadil, son of 2010 National Champion, Haiku.

1st place intermediate kid, Cobleskill fair 2011.

3rd Intermediate kid at the second Altamont fair show.

Bred to *B Chenango-Hills Prince Valiant for 2012.

*B Chenango-Hills Uncas;

DNA tested Unique x Avante Garde son (he's son of a 3 timeTop Ten doe by the son of a GCH Top Ten dam, and grandson of two Ten does.) We used him on Trixie before selling him to Keith Smith.

Bucks on pasture.

All our kids will be available for Sale in Spring of 2012. Deposits are non-refundable when received, however they can be rolled over to the next year if no kid of the desired sex is available.

Purchasers responsible for all shipping expenses and health paper expenses.

Animals suitable for pets or companion use also occasionally available for sale. Inquire if interested.

Senior Herdsire

*B, *S Chenango Hills Prince Valiant (ADGA) & (AGS)

height: 16 1/8" 2/20/11

LA 6/8/2011 Aged 1 yr. 86 3 VG

GCH Chenango-Hills Bouncy Trixie's son by *B Chenango-Hills UR Ring Bearer, he blends our Gorda and Ariel lines while incorporating Rosasharn Eclipse and Galaxy lines not present in the other bucks we are using.

Prince Valiant, *B,*S

Sire to Uncas and Gandolph, *S Chenango-Hills Avante Garde, a GCH Chenango-Hills Gabriella, (Top Ten DHIA)son.

Discounts on both bucks and does with purchase of 2 or more animals at the same time.

Order a buck or doe kid now!! A $200 deposit will hold one for spring delivery. Buck and doe prices vary depending on the dam. Email TODAY!

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Chenango-Hills Animals on the move.

The following does are adding their quality to new herds.

Chenango-Hills Unique 5*D

Height: 21 1/2" 2/20/11

LA 6/8/2011, aged 5 yr. 87, 3VGs and an E

Unique is a Rosasharn TL Gorda daughter by +*B Rosasharn C H Uproar.

Unique finished her second lactation in 2009 with 1291m., 85f., 64p.,in 285 days.This record placed her in the DHIA Top 10; 5th in Milk, 3rd in Butterfat, and 2nd in Protein. This year she is being recognized for 2nd place in butterfat and protein and fourth in milk by ADGA.

Her completed 2010 lactation is 3-10 281d 1219m, 76f, 58p. This placed her again in the Top Ten.

Her2011 lactation record, shortened by moving is 179da 893m, 51f, 39pr.

She was in the National Top Five, not just Top Ten.---purchased byMelissa Myers, Eatonville Washington.

Chenango-Hills Unique

GCH Chenango-Hills Gabriella 6*D Height: 18 5/8" 2/20/11

LA 6/8/2011 age 3 yr. 88 2VGs, a VG+ and an E

A Sweet Pea x Tom Thumb daughter and full sister to Trixie, above.

She was Grand Champion at Cobleskill August 6, 2011 and at the Altamont Fair August 16.

Her 2010 record qualifies her for 2010 Top Ten recognition in milk, fat, and protein.

Her 2011 record, shortened by moving, 184da 823m, 47f, 39pr.

Gabriella as a yearling

Gabriella; undefeated in her class in her first 11 shows as a sr kid and milking yearling. --purchased by Melissa Myers of Eatonville, Washington.

Fashion as a first freshener

Chenango-Hills Fashion Plate

7*D, Height: 19 1/2" 2/20/11

LA 6/8/2011 aged 3 yr. 88 a VG, 2 VG+ and an E

A Trixie daughter sired by *B Chenango-Hills UR Ring Bearer. A flashy black and white doe with tan trim, she freshened with a gorgeous udder.

First freshening she qualified as a Star milker in milk, fat and protein.

She was best uddered 2 year old at Cobleskill in 2010. At the first 2011 Altamont Fair show she was second place three year old behind our Gabriella, and Reserve Grand Champion. At the second show she was first place three year old. Incomplete 2011 DHI record for 2011, interrupted when she left the herd, 2-09 171da 709m, 41f, 33pr.---now owned by Ellie Ryan of Oxford, NY

Chenango-Hills Punkin Pie

6*D

Height: 19 1/2" 2/20/11

LA 6/8/2011 aged 2 yr. 87 2 VGs, a VG+ and an E

The last Gorda daughter (Rosasharn T LGorda; LA 90, Breed Leader for Protein 2008; 3 times top 10 DHIA), Punkin was sired by *B Chenango-Hills Bilbao Baggins, a GCH Chenango Hills Goddess son by *B Chenango-Hills U R Ring Bearer. She has a capacious udder with an exceptionally long foreudder.Freshening at fourteen months, she qualified as a Star milker in milk, fat and protein.

Her 2011 record probably would have made Top Ten if not shortened by moving. It was

2-0 161da 750m 41f 35pr--with 151 days to go!

---purchased by Melissa Myers of Eatonville, Washington

Chenango-Hills Hyacinthe

A Punkin Pie daughter by Rosasharn BBTom Bombadil, (a Haiku son), she showed well as a dry yearling this year, and promises to have excellent production and a showy udder for her new owner, Melissa Myers of Eatonville, Washington.

Chenango-Hills Belladonna

A Chenango-Hills Ariella daughter, she is white with many many black and buckskin patches and moonspots. Like her dam she is exceptionally long of body and neck, and excells in dairy character. She is sired by Trixie's son, our own Prince Valiant.

1st place jr kid, Cobleskill fair, Res jr champion; 1st place jr kid at both Altamont fair shows.

--purchased byMelissa Myers of Eatonville, Washington.

*B, *S Chenango-Hills Jester

A Goddess son by Rosasharn BB Tom Bombadil, a Haiku son

Purchased by Melissa Myers of Eatonville,Washington

*B, *S Chenango-Hills Harlequin

A Trixie son by Rosasharn BB Tom Bombadil, the Haiku son.

Purchased by Melissa Myers of Eatonville,Washington

*S *B Chenango-Hills Caesar

An Ariella son by our Prince Valiant, who is a son of GCH Chenango Hills Trixie, Top Ten DHIA.

Purchased by Keith Smith of Youngsville, New York.

*S * B Chenango-Hills Gandolph

A Punkin son, grandson of 2 Top Ten does, One a Breed leader, a GCH doe, and a doe LA 90 with an E in Mammary.

Purchased by Rebekah Smith, of Camden, NY

*S *B Chenango-Hills Uncas, a Unique son, Joining Caesar at Keith Smith's in Youngsville, New York

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Our Business

 CHENANGO HILLS maintains membership in ADGA, AGS, ANDDA, and Dairy One DHIA and is active in their programs.

CAE free;  tested, maintenance program

CDT &  Rabies vaccinated

100% CLA Abcess free herd

GCH AGS Doe-sy-does Ariel ; one of our 2 foundation does. 

Trixie,left,Unique,middle,and Goddess,right

*B *S Chenango-Hills Ring Bearer*B *S Chenango-Hills Tom ThumbGoddess'twin Tom Thumb, and 1/2 brother Unique twin, Ringbearer  7mo old*B *S Chenango-Hills Prince Valiant, Trixie son; senior herd sire.