GOAT REGISTRATIONS

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - RULE CHANGES

Changes to Registrations and Transfers.
Registrations - As from 1st February 2026 ALL Goats MUST be registered by the time they are ONE YEAR OLD.

Transfers - As from 1st February 2026 ALL Transfer of ownerships MUST be completed in ONE MONTH.

We hereby give notice to all members of the rule changes and are being given ample time to get ALL goats registered in the new timescale and complete your transfer of ownership in the new timescale. Any breeder that wishes to have their males assessed will now have to have the assessment carried out within the ONE YEAR.

*If a Buyer is applying to join the Pygmy Goat Club, if necessary the Seller should write 'Membership Applied For' in Membership Number on Registration or Transfer of Ownership Forms. The goat(s) can be linked to the Membership Number later.

The Registrations Officer is Tony Brown, 01323 489004 To Email click
What are the rules for registering pygmy goats with the Pygmy Goat Club and Transfer of Ownership?
What is the Breed Standard?
What is a Herdname and what is a Herd Prefix?
How do I request a Herdname?
How do I apply to register a female goat in the Herd Book?
Shall I castrate my male kid or keep him entire?
How do I apply to register an entire male goat in the Herd Book? STEP 1 - Read Registering Males Kids.
How do I apply to register an entire male goat in the Herd Book? STEP 2 - Download the Herdbook Registration Form for Males.
How do I apply to enter a goat in the Pet Record?
How do I transfer ownership when I sell a goat?
Where can I find a Service Certificate ? Download the Service Certicate Form.
How much do Registrations & Transfers cost?
Please note: If paying by Bank Transfer please also send the Bank Transfer Form.
Please note: Completed registration forms MUST be sent with photographs attached to them. Forms will be returned to you if the two photographs are not attached. Please read Rules & Criteria for Registrations for guidance.