Table 1 Specimens used in analyses. Wild vs domestic analyses: (a) without brachycephalic specimens (main analysis, total n = 70), and (b) with brachycephalic specimens (total n = 75).

From: Cranial form differences in goats by breed and domestic status

 

Breed/population

n

Geographical provenance

Breed primary use

Analysis

Wild

n/a

21

Asia Minor

n/a

(a), (b)

Domestic

Capra grigia

5

Europe

Dual

All

Chamois

4

Europe

Dairy

All

Criollo

2**

Venezuela

Meat

(a), (b)

Damaranziege

1**

Africa

n/a

(a), (b)

Haslitaler

2**

Europe

Dairy

(a), (b)

Jamtland

1**

Sweden

Dairy

(a), (b)

Mamberziege*

1

Africa

Unclear

(b), (c)

Pygmy

7

Europe

Meat and hobby

All

Saanen

5

Europe

Dairy

All

Sempione

2**

Switzerland

Meat

(a), (b)

Stiefelgeissziege

3

Switzerland

Dual

All

Thebener/Zaraibi*

4

Egypt and Eastern Africa

Unclear

(b), (c)

Toggenburger

3

Europe

Dairy

All

Valais Blackneck

6

Europe

Meat

All

White goat

4

Europe

Dairy

All

Breed not known

4*

Africa and Greece

n/a

(a), (b)

Total wild + domestic

75

   
  1. Breed analysis: (c) only domestic groups with at least three individuals, including all brachycephalic specimens (total n = 42). n/a data inapplicable. Breed primary use data were collected from www.prospecierara.ch, Eid et al.73, Ekarius35 and Kababya et al.74.
  2. *Brachycephalic or contains brachycephalics.
  3. **Individual populations too small for breed analysis (c).
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