The Rainbow Bridge
Members of the herd that have passed on.
We miss them, we cherish them, and we will always love them.
-1 Daughter at Broken Top (dry leg, BIB, BIS, JGCH)
-2 Daughters at Broken Top (consistently in GCH line)
Buttin'Heads Money Talks *B +VE83 *DNA*
"Money"
DOB: 6/9/2015
Sire: Buttin'Heads Gunmetal +B *DNA*
Sire's Sire: Buttin'Heads Stapal Gun ++*B AR EEE90 *DNA*
Sire's Dam: Buttin'Heads Pan for Gold EEEV90
Dam: GCH Buttin'Heads Paperclip 2*M AR VEEE91 *DNA*
Dam's Sire: Buttin'Heads Pajamars ++B
Dam's Dam: GCH Buttin'Heads Zipper Pea 1*M AR VVEE90
Paperclip, Money's dam, is my all-time favorite Nigerian dwarf doe. So, when I saw her son for sale it was a no brainer. I needed this boy. I remember getting my first Nigerian Dwarf and doing my due research on the breed. I stumbled upon this National Champion doe that I fell in love with - Paperclip. 149 goats, the best of the best from all over the country... and she won grand champion and best udder.
Money was a key component in cementing beautiful and capacious udders that I hope to be a staple in my herd for years to come. (or should I say Stapal?) He stands perfectly uphill, even on the move. I could watch him pace all day with the wide and smooth stride he has! His front end assembly is extremely correct, tight, and blended throughout. The depth of body he brings to the table can improve any doe. If I had to choose one flaw, I would say that he may not have the strength and vigor I would like to see in a buck - but he was 7!
NOTABLES
-1 Permanent Champion Status Progeny
Sire (Buttin'Heads Gunmetal)
-1 Permanent Champion Status Progeny
Sire's Sire (Buttin'Heads Stapal Gun)
-1 of 4 first Nigerian Bucks to ever make the Elite List
-2x Elite in the 94%
-Milk Awards of ++*B
Sire's Grandsire (SGCH Buttin'Heads Palimony)
Dam (GCH Buttin'Heads Paperclip)
-2012 ADGA National Grand Champion Nigerian Dwarf & 1st place Best Udder of 149 goats
-2012 ADGA National Show Total Performer Award (based on LA, Show Records, and DHIR)
-Other National Show Placings of Daughters: 4th place, 2nd Udder & 2nd Place, 3rd Udder
-22 Grand Champion Wins, 5 Best Udder in Show, 3 Best Doe in Show (once over 295 milkers)
-2 Daughters are GCH Status
-2 Superior Genetic Progeny
-4 Permanent Champion Status Progeny
Dam's Dam (GCH Buttin'Heads Zipper Pea)
Dam's Sire (Buttin'Heads Pajamars)
-1 Superior Genetic Progeny
-2 Permanent Champion Status Progeny
SHOW HISTORY
Idaho Syringa Show: Reserve Grand Champion Buck, 4x 1st place
2022
Rainey Valley D Black Cadillac 3*M VEEE91
"Caddy"
ON LEASE FROM TILL-RIV FARM
*1 leg*
DOB: 5/27/2016
Sire: Rainey Valley Duramax Diesel *B VVV86 *DNA*
Sire's Sire: Dill's D Litter Bug *B
Sire's Dam: SGCH The Northern Fork Kyras Kopper 1*MAR VEEE90
Dam: Rainey Valley MD Saloon Girl 2*M EEVE90
Dam's Sire: Camanna LI Moonlight Dandy +*B VVV87 *DNA*
Dam's Dam: JDR Ranch DK Cleo 1*M VEEE90
Caddy was a small-statured girl, with phenomenal width in her hips, thurls, and chest, despite that small size, and would add it to any kids. Her depth of body and rib angulation always caught my eye when I saw her out in the pasture - she didn't need a show set up to look phenomenal. In terms of mammary, she had great teat placement, position, and shape. The udder was arched nicely into the escutcheon in a wide and high fashion.
Caddy will be remembered for her sweet bleat, begging for just one more scratchum as you walked out the barn.
NOTABLES
Sire's Dam (SGCH The Northern Forks Kyras Kopper)
-PTI 2:1 60
-PTI 1:2 84
-5.8% Protein in her 1st lactation
-Highest Butterfat of 9.3% and Highest Protein of 5.9%
Dam (Rainey Valley MD Saloon Girl)
-Three prodigy are Superior Genetics
Dam's Sire (Camanna LI Moonlight Dandy)
-PTI 2:1 122
-PTI 1:2 115
-4 Progeny are Superior Genetics
-3 Progeny are Permanent Champions
Dam's Paternal Granddam (SGCH Camanna CS Moonlight Sonata)
SHOW HISTORY
2018
Washington County Fair: 1st place/Grand Champion
2019
NWODGA: 1st place
RDGA: 2x 2nd place
Washington County Fair: 1st place
2020
RVDGA: 2nd place & 3rd place
HCDGS: 1st place & 2nd place
2021
Couer d'Alene Fuzzy: 2nd place & 3rd place
SWWDGA: 2nd place & 4th place
Syringa: 3rd place, 1st place Udder
RDGA: 2nd place, 2x 4th place
DHI DATA
2020
LACTATION #: 3 AGE: 3-11 DIM: 210 LBS: 500 BUTTERFAT: 24* PROTEIN: 23*
2021
LACTATION #: 4 AGE: 4-10 DIM: 238 LBS: 590 BUTTERFAT: 31* PROTEIN: 26*
2022 (illness)
LACTATION #: 5 AGE: 5-11 DIM: 145 LBS: 420 BUTTERFAT: 13 PROTEIN: 17
-1 Daughter has her Dry Leg/Grand Champion
Jax Farms Sargon Blue +EE84 *DNA*
"Sargon"
AUCTIONED
*moonspots* *wattles*
DOB: 2/25/2018
Sire: Jax Farms Baewolf Blue
Sire's Sire: MT Rivendells T2P Blue Majesty
Sire's Dam: Able Valley Farm Epic Eyes
Dam's Sire: Freedom Star Tonka Toy *B
Dam's Dam: Messer Mayhem Espresso Bean
Sargon is something special. He is a son of one of my very first Nigerians as a child. I've hunted far and wide to find some original genetics of the Mazel Tov herd. Then I stumbled upon this handsome moonspot! Whether for breeding or lovins', Sargon will have a forever home here at Broken Top Farm.
His wide set legs offer his prodigy a great place to put a big, well-attached udder. I'm happy to report that EVERY kid out of his shares that phenomenal, wide leg set. He shows extremely strong dairy character without yielding to body capacity - and overall heartiness. He is tight in the shoulders and wide at the rump. Did I mention the strength of his feet, leg, and curvature?! One thing about Sarg, is that he doesn't carry the strongest udders - they tend to be very correct, but not attached as well as the other bucks' dams. We consider him our specialty buck to toss into genetics when we have great potential with incorrect feet and legs. Plus, he's a sweetheart with a sense of humor!
NOTABLES
Dam's Dam (Messer Mayhem Espresso Bean)
-5th at WI State Fair (competitive numbers) as a dry doe
-12th at ADGA Nationals 2011 in her senior class
SHOW HISTORY
2022
Idaho Syringa: 2x 2nd place, 2x 3rd place
2023
Idaho Syringa: 1st place (in Grand Champion lineup), 2nd place (to Grand Champion of the day, in Reserve Grand Champion line-up), 3rd place, 4th place
Barn in the USA: 2x 2nd place (to Grand Champion of the day, in Reserve Grand Champion line-up)
2024
Idaho Syringa: 2nd place
-PTI 2:1 76
-PTI 1:2 38
-ETA 2:1 116
-ETA 1:2 58
-Peak of 8.9% Butterfat
-1 88% daughters, 1 83% daughter
-Daughter was VVEV87 2-00
-2024 80% as 5F
DOB: 1/1/2018 - 2/4/2026
Sire: Pholia Farm RD Brea Legend *B (2x Elite - 92%) *DNA*
Sire's Sire: SG Sugar Moon Rocky Dolby +*B AEV80 (7x ELITE - 98%) *DNA*
Sire's Dam: SG Pholia Farm MI Carolina 3*MAR EEEE90
Dam: SGCH Sage-Acres SHO Peachy Keen 1*MAR +VEV86
Dam's Sire: SG Sandy Hollow UK Hickory Oak VVV85 +*B *DNA*
Dam's Dam: SG Sage-Acres ST Summer Bird
Peach's blurb will be updated as we find time!