About us
Miniature Goats Australia (MGA) is a breed Association and Registry founded in 2014 and is open to Australian Miniature Goats, Pygmy Goats, Nigerian Dwarf Goats, Miniature Boer, Miniature Nubian and Elf. Other miniature breeds may be added in the future.
MGA was originally formed to safeguard the future development of Australia's own Miniature Goat breed.
The original Australian Miniature Goat has been bred down in size and stature from Australian bush goats and other purebred goats, from breeds firmly established in Australia since the 1900's, with generations of parentage behind them.
In 2018 MGA members voted to include Pygmy Goat and Nigerian Dwarf, then in later years other small breeds into the Association. Crosses of these breeds are permitted to transfer in from other groups and MGA allow crossing of the breeds where progeny can grade up to Purebred.
MGA is a unique, friendly group where members are encouraged to help each other and mentor new breeders. We foster friendly competition that includes animals from any group at chosen Open shows.
Non MGA members are welcome with pedigree goats.
The Association has a focus on recording the absolute history of all animals including all births, deaths, lineage and photographic ancestry, and as such MGA requires that their members register all animals owned by them to guarantee correct information is collected and retained for years to come. This ensures the integrity of each and every animal.
We regularly organise events and weekends where members can catch up with fellow breeders to learn new things and get ideas. Guest speakers, judges and vets are part of these events.
Miniature Goat Shows and breed displays are encouraged and assistance is always available.
Whilst we understand that accidents happen, multiple occurrences of reckless mating or poor husbandry practices does not fit with our values.
Our Team
Miniature Goats Australia Association Inc. cannot operate without a dedicated group of individuals who form our Committee and other volunteers who perform other numerous tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the Association. Thank you to our Committee and volunteers who donate their time for the roles within our team!
Amy Eatts
President and Social Media Officer
Amy runs Kidunot Miniature Goats Stud at Lameroo in SA. Amy started with Australian Miniature Goats in 2012 and has added Pygmys and even Boer Goats over the years.
Amy is a busy busy mum of 3 active boys and is a full time agricultural teacher.
She really enjoys the show world showing and breeder Border Collies for 15 years. Amy now also introduces students to the importance of good conformation and show ettiquette in livestock at the Royal Adelaide Show.
Amy focuses on breeding health, hardy animals with lovely temperaments, conformation and beautiful colours in both Australian Miniatures and Pygmys goats.
Being on the Committee of MGA is a great way to the contribute to the decision making and running of the group and the breeds.
Lee Harrison
Secretary, Social Media Officer, Registrar
and Show Manager
Lee is a founding member of Miniature Goats Australia and a foundation breeder of Australian Miniature Goats.
Lee along with her husband own and run Aadorable Mini Goats (formerly Harrison Park) in Western Victoria.
Lee has been active in all aspects of an Association having held a variety of positions (many simultaneously). Lee was the sole driving force behind the introduction and ongoing success of Miniature Goat Shows in VIC & SA and commenced shows in NSW.
Lees main focus is on educating people on the use, husbandry, care of the elderly animal and ownership of these amazing little animals.
Aaorable Mini Goats was established in 2007 and is the oldest stud in Victoria.
Deanne Rundle
Committee Member, Registrar and Show Coordinator SA
Deanne, husband Jimmy and their 3 children live in Pinkerton Plains SA.
The whole family is passionate about Australian Miniature Goats and they own and run Benclue Farm and Miniature Goat Stud. Since 2023 they have added Pygmy goats to their farm.
They are proud members of MGA and enjoy showing and displaying their animals across SA and Vic.
Jimmy is one of the Associations senior show stewards whilst Deanne and Talisha show the animals. Its a real family affair.
Sons Aiden and Blake are keen Junior handlers and Talishas show preparation is admired by her peers.
Their focus is on breeding small and solid Miniature bucks who are well grown and true to type, with impeccable temperaments.
Melissa Zwiep
Committee Member and Registrar
Melissa along with her husband Lincoln and family run a Pygmy Goat Stud on the Mid North Coast of NSW.
Melissa and Lincoln established LaFamilia in July 2018 starting with two pregnant Australian Miniature Goats to a Pygmy buck, and their herd soon grew as did their love for Pygmys.
LaFamilia concentrates on the traditional US standard coats whilst improving home bred lines and conformation.
Melissa is a big advocate for improving genetics and type within the Pygmy breed in Australia through careful selection and education.
Nancy Dickson
Committee Member and Membership Officer
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Rebekah Ritchie
Committee Member
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Sarah Spinaze
Vice President and Registrar
Sarah runs Whispering Plains Australian Miniature Goats Stud in Lees NSW.
Sarah has wanted goats for years dreaming and looking at all the stud websites, the photos and reading all kinds of information about them.
She was obsessed before she purchased her first goat.
Sarah's mother in law bough a property out of town so it presented Sarah with a golden opportunity to live her dream. Sarah showed her a photo of a baby goat for sale and now like most who purchased these amazing animals the love affair continues.
Sarah is available to assist all NSW members and is a Life Member of the group.
Susan Connell
Treasurer
Susan establish Greenhills Miniature Goat Stud in 2020. Fulfilling a long held dream of owning her own small goat stud.
Originally Susan wanted to raise a dairy herd but once introduced to the Australian Miniature Goat she fell in love with the unique, quirky and very loveable nature of the breed.
Additionally Susan was one of the first to introduce the Nigerian Dwarf Goat to South Australia and is conducting a joint breeding program with Briar Rose Stud with a strong focus on producing personable goats with strong milk production qualities.
Susan also has a strong interest in promoting miniature breeds to others.
Susan is mother to two small children and also owns her own business as a behaviour therapist.
Susan also assists disability services in utilising Miniature Goat breeds as therapy animals.
Tracey Crerar
Committee Member and Promotions Officer
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Megan Miller
Committee Member
Megan, partner Shane and three boys established Briar Rose Miniature Goat Stud in 2013. Since then they have added Boer, Dairy and Nigerian Dwarf Goats to their farm.
Briar Rose is situated in the picturesque Hindmarsh Valley near Victor Harbour SA.
Megan is committee to promoting her miniature goat breeds and others,
Megan and her family bred and showed cattle for many years so livestock husbandry and management is very familiar to them.
Erin Kleisterlee
Committee Member
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Wendy Evans
Committee Member
Wendy Evans along with her husband Mark, own Evastaff Farm Tasmania. The Evastaff prefix (established 1980), was the breeding prefix for their Staffordshire Bull Terriers and later American Staffordshire Terriers. It seemed only reasonable to carry the name onto their small Highland Cattle fold 10 years ago and more recently to their Miniature Goat stud.
Now concentrating only on Miniature Goats on their 10 acre family property in the North West Coast of Tasmania, Wendy enjoys a life of semi- retirement surrounded by her much loved animals.
Wendys introduction to Min Goats came mid 2021. Whilst owning a Nigerian Dwarf ND100 buck and 2 does, her primary focus and interest is in Pygmy’s. While breeding on a very low scale, the aim is to focus on producing healthy and true to type Pygmy’s based on the US standard.
Having been involved in pure bred dogs for many years and serving on ANKC working parties, while being an elected member and past President of the Tasmanian Canine Association, Wendy hopes to assist MGA and its committee by working together in a friendly welcoming environment working for the members and representing the members.
A keen advocate of breed promotion and education Wendy (and Mark) actively participate in displays, events, school visits and social care visits to Aged Care homes etc with their Pygmy Goats.
Wendy is keen to promote MGA in Tasmania and provide whatever assistance she can to see the Association thrive and develop going into the future.