Goats are herd animals. They really need at least one other friend. Many breeders won't even sell you just one. Get a pair:)

we started out with just one goat, and after countless nights of it crying and moping around, we got a friend for it, when the friend died (we had a quick lesson in what not to feed a goat) he again was moping around, and quit eating and would cry at night. We now have 12 goats and they all have thier little buddies they each pair up with.

Agreed. And if you are set up to have one you may has well have 2 or 3.

Don't count on your dogs getting along with your goats either. THey can be the sweetest dog in the world but pack instinct will take over and they'll attack a goat. I love dogs, but mine got through the fence and attacked one of our goats, she luckily survived because we were home to stop the attack. We now have electric fencing between the goats and dogs and the dogs definitley respect the fence line now! There are a few breeds that are used with livestock, especially if they are raised as a puppy with them. We started out with 3 goats and now have 31! They definitley have their little herds within the herd.

It will scream it's head off without a friend/buddy. I have over 30 goats, trust me they have a buddy system.

Well, ok then. if I get one I'll get more that one for sure now!

Has anyone had any success though with goats and dogs getting along????? Because, the goat would have to live with my 2 dogs....I don't have anywhere else to keep goats....

if they are dogs that has herding instincts it will probably not work having them together, but if they a a great pyrnees or a breed with similar instincts they will probably bond and get along famously.
Zeke

I use to have a great pyrenees but he passed away. I had him for 10 years. He was wonderful I miss him

The dogs I have now are a greatdane and a bloodhound and each one just turned a year old recently. One in January and the other in February.

heres a link that may be of some help ??
Zeke

I didn't see a link.....

i dont know why the link didnt
show up but here it is,
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com
Zeke

As a goat owner/producer I guess my question is why you want a goat? If you don't have any alternative housing for it, than you may not yet be ready to have one or more. I have a herd dog border collie X and she herds them only. I also have a newphie/lab x and even though he is male, he loves the babies. He will even look after sickly ones. This is not typical! Generally goats don't like dogs, period. Mine are no exception. If you are absolutely determined to get a goat try getting a young one that will be more adaptable. But please be prepared for heartbreak. I have learned from experience and generally its not a pleasant one. Also look for a breeder using caev/cl testing and certification, willing to show you the paper work. It's not a good day on the farm when you have to put an animal down because of unethical people who will definately sell you a goat. Goats are amazing and wonderful animals and I have nothing but respect for them. I honestly hope you will reconsider, even if thats not a popular viewpoint. At least until you can build them their own housing with fencing. Sincerely, Goatgirl

I've had goats for years. They definitely don't like to be without other goats. My goats hate my one dog and will rear up and try to butt when ever she is around. The dog is quite old and elects to just get out of the way, but younger dogs who were there before the goats, might not appreciate that behavior and would likely gang up on the goats. I'd wait to get goats until you have a better place to keep them (e.g. in their own enclosure).

I want them for pets. not for any other reason. I have tons of yard and have the room to keep a goat. I could make them their own pen but I want all my animals to get along and respect one another. I know I've seen on tv where goats and dogs run around free together.

gennym
take this with a grain of salt
you need to remeber that the things you see on tv
dont alawys work in real life situations .
the best adivce i would give is too
try a couple of nannys together as that way they will both have company and you wont have to have little goats underfoot .
nanny goats will make wonderful pets ( and they will love all the attention that you can give them) and also keep in mind ,that there is alawys a pecking order in goats whether they are kids or full grown goats .
but i would encourage you to look around your area to see if there is a local sale barn and go there to look at the
goats that are brought there for sale as some of the larger meat/dairy breeds of goats can be a handful to handle sometimes as i have a Saanen nanny that likes to be in the lead when i have to ocassionally move her to another pen/lot
despite the fact that i am 5foot 9inches tall and usually weigh aroud 200 lbs .she will literally drag me when she makes her mind to go in a opposite direction unless i set my feet and lock my legs .
in other words having a couple of goats ( for pets) sometimes can be more than you bargained for
Zeke

Zeke,I KNOW what its like to have goats. I use to have one back a couple years ago. But, its not only on TV that I've seen goats and dogs together. My moms good friend successfully had a goat and 2 dogs that loved each other dearly. Thanks for the info. everybody!

i have a serious qeustion about goats , know i understand how this can seem like a joke , but its not , what does a goats vagina taste like?

I don't know, but my male goats seem to like it.

When I got my first goat we moved her right after she was weaned. After about 4 days of bawling she finally settled down and never had any problems after that. We only had one dog at the time but they seemed to get along well. Goats are herd animals and each individual is different, but our goat got along perfectly by herself. However, she would cry a lot if we put her in a small pen.

If you want to know taste it yourself!!!!!!!!!! we won't!
All of my billy goats liked it.