Breed: Graue Ziege, Capra Grigia
Species: Goat
Colour: Granit stone grey or grey-white and/or black cover hair/ black or dark-grey legs/ eel-back/ no brown or red
Weight: males : 72 kg/ females : 50 kg
Height: males : 80 cm/ females : 75 cm
Country: Switzerland
Description: Capra Grigia or Cavra del sass(Calancatal) is from Graubünden and Tessin.The varieties Livinerziege, the Blenio-Valmaggiaziege and Rivieraziege were united into the highly endagered breed Capra Grigia.
History: The first historic document of this breed was written 1897.Since 2006 the Capra Grigia is a official recognized breed (Schweizer Bundesamt für Landwirtschaft).
Specials: two strong horns, pointing outwards This very hardy animal with hard claws, very sure step and longevity is well adapted to the high alpine environment.
Uses: Landscape management, Meat, Milk