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The Pygora goat, a cross between the pygmy goat and the angora goat, is a breed that produces beautiful cashmere fiber (wool or coat), but with the smaller size of the pygmy.
The Pygora was a purposeful cross, bred by Katherine Jorgensen of Oregon. In 1978, the Pygora Breeders Association was formed, and has since then been registering and promoting Pygoras. Today the registered Pygora goat may not be more than 75% AAGBA registered Angora goat or 75% NPGA registered Pygmy goat.
Pygoras live from 12-14 years, and make great family pets along with show, breeding, and fiber producing animals (Pygoras can also be milked, producing about a quart a day). Many Pygoras are shown by children in 4-H and youth clubs.