Alpine Goats  make excellent milkers for both home and commercial dairies.  They have the ability to produce year round milk and reduces breeding costs. Alpine milk has a high cheese yield because of good butterfat and protein content.  They are known for being exceptionally hardy, curious, and friendly.While Alpine does make excellent dairy producers, bucks make good meat animals and will often gain weight as fast as the meat breeds. Alpine wethers also make excellent pack goats. They tend to be larger, stronger, and healthier than many other goat breeds. They train easily, bond with their keepers, and retain their guard dog like instinct out on the trail. An experienced Alpine Pack Goat can be amazingly trail wise. He will remember a trail he has been on and can lead the pack through snow and fog. Alpine Pack Goats thrive in most climates and they tolerate heat better than Saanens and Toggs. The variety of coat colors makes them appealing to the pack goat buyer.