Nuwby Grading System
The Nuwby Goat grading up process was set in 2001 when this breed was first created after crossing Australian Miniature Goats with Boer, Kalahari & Anglo Nubian goats. Standards were created and modified with the help of many reputable Foundation Breeders to promote the development of this Breed. In 2004 it was decided that this breed would be recognized as a type under the Australian Miniature Goat breed and it was merged. The breed was not lost due to dedicated breeders maintaining a head class section at the shows where this elegant animal could continue to stand and be recognized albeit briefly but enough to keep interests active. In 2017 Breeders rallied and had the Nuwby Breed Standards reinstated and the breed accepted as the recognized breed it had once been.
ELIGIBILITY
Any goat of unknown / unregistered parentage or animals from a foundation breed, meeting the height and breed type requirements is eligible to enter the breeding program and be used in the production of the Nuwby Goat. Maximum percentage of Foundation/Miniature genetics – (for NUWBY) – this breed will require equal percentages of miniature (AM/ND/PY) with the larger breed types to balance height with type/conformation throughout the grading up process. All miniature breeds (AM/ND/PY) will be suitable for second parent in Nuwby breeding.
NUWBY GRADING SYSTEM
HERD BOOK PUREBRED
- Animal must conform to the characteristics of the Nuwby Goat breed.
- Animal must have two registered (minimum Purebred) parents to qualify as herd book Purebred.
- Does must not exceed 60cm, Bucks and Wethers must not exceed 63.5cm.
- Height verified by Qualified/Certified MGBA measurer(s).
PUREBRED
- Animal must conform to the characteristics of the Nuwby Goat breed.
- Animal must have two registered (minimum A Grade) parents to qualify as Purebred.
- Does must not exceed 60cm, Bucks and Wethers must not exceed 63.5cm.
- Height verified by Qualified/Certified MGBA measurer(s).
GRADE A
- Animal must conform to the characteristics of the Nuwby Goat breed.
- Animal must have two registered (minimum Grade B) parents.
- Does must not exceed 61cm, Bucks and Wethers must not exceed 64cm.
- Bucks must be height verified by Qualified/Certified MGBA measurer(s)
GRADE B
- Animal must conform to the characteristics of the Australian Nuwby Goat breed.
- Animal must have two registered (minimum Grade C) parents.
- Does must not exceed 62cm, Bucks and Wethers must not exceed 65cm.
GRADE C
- Does must have at least one registered (minimum Grade D) parent.
- Bucks/wethers must have two registered (minimum Grade D) parents.
- Does must not exceed 64cm, Bucks and Wethers must not exceed 66cm.
GRADE D
- Does must not exceed 66cm, with or without recorded parentage.
- Bucks and Wethers must not exceed 66cm and must have one registered parent.
OVER HEIGHT
Over height animals may be used in the development of the miniature breed with their progeny being eligible for inclusion in the lower grades provided such progeny meet the height requirements for the breed.
UNDER HEIGHT
Adults bucks 53.3cm and under and adult does 46cm and under are to be height verified by or under the direction of a Certified MGBA measurer to be considered for registration.