Topaz' first championship ribbon

@JudyEv (339644)
Rockingham, Australia
April 29, 2018 8:36am CST
I have written several discussions about my sister’s and nephew’s goats. As well as the pedigree Saanens, they are now starting to breed dwarf Nigerian goats. This dear little soul is the first they’ve exhibited but she managed to earn herself a championship ribbon. She is lovely and solid although she is so small and was not a bit phased by all that was going on around her. Her name is Dandalee Park Topaz. Isn’t she adorable?
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• United States
29 Apr 18
She is definitely adorable and how awesome that she won a ribbon
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@JudyEv (339644)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Apr 18
She is a favourite with my nephew too although he loves all his goats.
• Eugene, Oregon
29 Apr 18
Goats are so cute, especially the dwarf breeds.
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@JudyEv (339644)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Apr 18
Dwarf most things are very cute although I don't like it when they try to breed animals smaller and smaller and genetic irregularities start to occur.
• Preston, England
30 Apr 18
great goat and a lovely name too
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• Preston, England
30 Apr 18
@JudyEv I wouldn't know the difference either - reminds me of this sketch strangely
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@JudyEv (339644)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Apr 18
@arthurchappell Someone thought a kookaburra was a small bird the other day but of course when there is only one thing in a photo and nothing to judge it against it's difficult to know if a thing is small or maybe just 'far away'.
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@JudyEv (339644)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Apr 18
My nephew posted on FB today that he has new baby twin miniature does. I think they were miniatures and I think miniatures and dwarfs are different in some way.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
31 Jul 18
@JudyEv Yes, she is very adorable.
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@JudyEv (339644)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Aug 18
He has quite a few more now. I'll try to get some more photos when I visit him next time.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
2 Aug 18
@JudyEv Thanks and I would love to see them.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
29 Apr 18
COngrats Dandalee!
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@JudyEv (339644)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Apr 18
I just might have to kidnap her next time I visit. Kidnap - that's a cool word for stealing a 'real' kid.
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@JudyEv (339644)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 May 18
@FayeHazel We could probably use some udder words.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
30 Apr 18
@JudyEv Lol.... I kid you not
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@aureliah (24316)
• Kenya
1 May 18
That is a lovely goat. All black
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@JudyEv (339644)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 May 18
Almost all black. She has a couple of tiny bits of white on her and one hind foot has a white 'sock'.
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@aureliah (24316)
• Kenya
2 May 18
@JudyEv Yeah I can see some white
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@shaggin (72125)
• United States
29 Apr 18
Is she full grown in the photo? Adorable especially with what is tied around her neck she looks even more regal
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@shaggin (72125)
• United States
30 Apr 18
@JudyEv how adorable it's like always having a young goat around based on the size
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@JudyEv (339644)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Apr 18
She is only young but she won't get much taller. The colours suit her don't they?
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@allknowing (136141)
• India
30 Apr 18
What are the criteria for winning this ribbon? Cute looking Dandalee Park Topaz (lol)
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@allknowing (136141)
• India
30 Apr 18
@JudyEv I would be nowhere near it
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@JudyEv (339644)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Apr 18
I think the ribbon was for best kid. So she would need to have good conformation - straight, strong legs and feet, her teeth should meet nicely (no undershot or overshot jaw), a nice straight back and deep through the body. I'm sure there are other criteria too but I don't know them.
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@rebelann (112786)
• El Paso, Texas
29 Apr 18
She's a real beauty.
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@rebelann (112786)
• El Paso, Texas
30 Apr 18
Only if her owner pampers her @JudyEv
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@JudyEv (339644)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Apr 18
Yes, she is but very modest at the moment. She might develop an attitude later!
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@Shiva49 (26669)
• Singapore
30 Apr 18
Interesting to know these especially for a city dweller like me. Lovely photo, Topaz deserves the attention - siva
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@JudyEv (339644)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Apr 18
She is so small compared to some of the others.
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@Shiva49 (26669)
• Singapore
30 Apr 18
@JudyEv Now it is clear - she is indeed a midget though may pack a punch when needed! siva
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
29 Apr 18
Congrats on that Judy.
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@JudyEv (339644)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Apr 18
Thanks. Hopefully she'll go on to win more ribbons.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
1 May 18
@JudyEv Way to go.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
29 Apr 18
She is beautiful. Congrats to her on her champion ribbon.
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@JudyEv (339644)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Apr 18
The colours suit her don't they?
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
2 May 18
@JudyEv Yes they sure do
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
29 Apr 18
Congratulations to the little cute goat. You deserve it.
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@JudyEv (339644)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Apr 18
She looks like she needs to be hugged don't you think?
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
30 Apr 18
@JudyEv Yes, Judy. May I give it a hug?
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
29 Apr 18
Hehehe!!! Yes she's adorable goat.. nice picture
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@JudyEv (339644)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Apr 18
She has a really lovely temperament too.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
30 Apr 18
@JudyEv ohh that's nice
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@AmbiePam (92518)
• United States
1 May 18
She IS adorable! I just want to give her a hug, and I love her name.
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@JudyEv (339644)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 May 18
She is cute isn't she and not a bit phased by all the attention.
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@fluffysue (1482)
• United States
30 Apr 18
What a pretty goat!!
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@JudyEv (339644)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Apr 18
She's is gorgeous isn't she but so sturdy. Nothing fragile about her.
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• Philippines
30 Apr 18
She's definitely adorable and congratulations to them as well.
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@JudyEv (339644)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Apr 18
Thanks. Goats make great pets.
@moffittjc (121548)
• Gainesville, Florida
30 Apr 18
I like the name Dandalee! Is it common for Australians to give their animals such long names? I was thinking about this when you were writing about horses.
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@JudyEv (339644)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 May 18
Dandalee Park is the stud prefix so all their goats are Dandalee Park something or other. If they could talk, they'd be much too highbrow to speak to most of us!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
29 Apr 18
She is precious and congratulations to her!
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@JudyEv (339644)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Apr 18
Wouldn't she make a lovely pet?
@Ronrybs (19186)
• London, England
30 Apr 18
Like the scarf, wonder if she is French or Dutch
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@JudyEv (339644)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 May 18
That's a champion ribbon I'll have you know! She is part Nigerian but their flag is green and white. She only has a little neck so they had to wrap it round twice.