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Oberhasli
breed of goat
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Oberhasli, breed of dairy goat from Switzerland, particularly Bern canton, where it is known as the Oberhasli-Brienzer. The most distinctive feature of the Oberhasli is its colour pattern, known as chamoisée. The short, glossy coat is a deep reddish bay broken by black markings on the muzzle and forehead, with a black stripe running down the back to the tail, a black belly, and black legs below the knees. Oberhaslis are occasionally born all black; of these, only the females are accepted as purebred. Oberhaslis are medium-sized goats with long, upright ears, a straight nose, large eyes, and an alert ...(100 of 175 words)