The Royal Golden Guernsey is a golden colour with medium gold being the most common, but the golden colour can vary from a pale blonde to a deep bronze. The length of a coat can vary considerably, but generally there is some fringing. The Royal Golden Guernsey was first imported to England in 1965 and a closed Herd Book is used for registration, but the British Guernsey is a breed being created from other breeds by the continual use of Royal Golden Guernsey males on successive generations of female progeny. Swiss markings are forbidden in both breeds, but small white markings are allowed.

Royal Golden Guernsey goats are smaller than the British dairy breeds, fine boned, and are generally quiet and docile. In many respects they are ideal “household” goats. They have a good yield when this is related to their size, and quite sufficient for most households. The milk is relatively high in fat and protein to make it suitable for yoghurt and cheese.

The Golden Guernsey Goat breed were granted their Royal title in 2024 becoming formally known as the Royal Golden Guernsey Goat. It is the first time in recent history that the protected title has been granted to a livestock breed. The title applies to all Golden Guernsey goats on the island and elsewhere in the world.

Visit the Royal Golden Guernsey Goat Society website, the umbrella society for all Guernsey goats, for further details about British Guernsey goats: http://www.royalgoldenguernseygoat.org.uk/