Angora goat

Angora is a highly specialized fibre breed. The exact time of its origin is unknown, but it is believed to date back to around 4000 BC. The breed first appeared in Asia Minor, which is now part of modern central Turkey. The name comes from the Turkish city of Angora (modern-day Ankara). The wool of these goats is called mohair. The first representatives reached Europe in the mid-16th century, introduced to the Roman Empire by the traveller Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq. From the beginning of the 19th century, Angora goats were brought from Turkey to South Africa, where they are still bred today. In the mid-19th century, they also reached Texas in the USA, which is now one of the leading regions in mohair production. Description and characteristics The height at the withers is about 0.6 m for females and 0.7 m for males. The most distinctive feature is the coat, which is curly, long, and soft, covering the entire body except for the legs, muzzle, and ears, where the hair is short. On the body, the fleece grows long and can almost reach the ground.