Garganica

Garganica
Conservation statusFAO (2007): endangered
Country of originItaly
Distribution
StandardMIPAAF
Usemilk, meat
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    65 kg
  • Female:
    50 kg
Height
  • Male:
    85 cm
  • Female:
    75 cm
Coatglossy black with reddish lights
Face colourblack
Horn statushorned in both sexes
  • Goat
  • Capra aegagrus hircus

The Garganica is a breed of domestic goat which originated on the Gargano promontory in the Puglia region of southern Italy. From there it has spread to other parts of Puglia and to neighbouring regions.