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07-15-2017, 07:04 AM
Am a pretty avid anti wolf person, so cant on the Lobo. Thanks for the try though 
I was kinda thinking Leviticus with Levi for sure. Not all that powerful though...
Agree with Nanno, not a very good picture to get an idea on him. When looking at a prospect, the things you should be looking for is first over all condition. A baby who has struggled with parasites or health issues can have their growth stunted. Lack of minerals can result in poor bone development and condition. Confirmation wise you are looking for the front legs to be staight and strong. Placement should be directly under the shoulder. The better the front leg placement, the better this animal will carry weight. Goats carry about 60% of their own weight over their front legs. Back legs should have a nice angulation to them from butt to elbow. Think of this area as their main stabilizer as well as where their power comes from. This angulation gives them a more efficient gait and adds to stamina. The area from their toes to dew claw is called their pasterns. These are their shock absorbers. You want to see them standing as high and in line with the rest of their legs as possible. A slight toeing out on the back legs is good for pack goats as well. Width between the legs is also something to look for. Gives them balance and spreads their weight over a larger area. Top line / back should be level. Now with kids, this changes as they go through growth spurts. But you can get an idea if you can look at the dam and sire, but an even better idea if you can get a look at the grand parents. Goats only pass on about 23% of their characteristics to their kids. The bulk of what you are seeing is from the grand parents.
I was kinda thinking Leviticus with Levi for sure. Not all that powerful though...Agree with Nanno, not a very good picture to get an idea on him. When looking at a prospect, the things you should be looking for is first over all condition. A baby who has struggled with parasites or health issues can have their growth stunted. Lack of minerals can result in poor bone development and condition. Confirmation wise you are looking for the front legs to be staight and strong. Placement should be directly under the shoulder. The better the front leg placement, the better this animal will carry weight. Goats carry about 60% of their own weight over their front legs. Back legs should have a nice angulation to them from butt to elbow. Think of this area as their main stabilizer as well as where their power comes from. This angulation gives them a more efficient gait and adds to stamina. The area from their toes to dew claw is called their pasterns. These are their shock absorbers. You want to see them standing as high and in line with the rest of their legs as possible. A slight toeing out on the back legs is good for pack goats as well. Width between the legs is also something to look for. Gives them balance and spreads their weight over a larger area. Top line / back should be level. Now with kids, this changes as they go through growth spurts. But you can get an idea if you can look at the dam and sire, but an even better idea if you can get a look at the grand parents. Goats only pass on about 23% of their characteristics to their kids. The bulk of what you are seeing is from the grand parents.