San Clemente Island goat

The San Clemente breed inhabited San Clemente Island, located off the coast of southern California until it was systematically removed in the years following 1980.

Goats were introduced to San Clemente Island in the 1800s. By 1883, there were 10,000 sheep on the Island. The San Clemente Island goat, also called San Clemente goat is a breed of domestic goat derived from feral goats isolated on San Clemente Island.

San Clemente or Channel Island Goats are relatively small type of domestic goat. They are slightly larger than dwarf goats. They are fine-boned and deer-like, and most have very gentle temperaments and excellent mothering abilities. San Clemente Island goats are typically red or tan with characteristic black markings. Both sexes are horned.

Most breeding cycles occur in late summer to early winter. The female goat has an 18-21 day estrus cycle or "season." The doe's "season" lasts from a few hours to two or three days. The gestation period is five months.
San Clemente Island goat