Blackberry’s BQ Frozen Tundra *B

Breed: Mini Nubian Purebred (6th Gen)

Date of Birth: 03-25-20

Percentage: 62.11% Nubian / 37.89% Nigerian

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Tundra has been a valued part of our herd since 2020, and he originally came to us from the renowned CA Blackberry’s Goat Herd in California. This handsome Purebred Mini Nubian buck brings a powerhouse pedigree packed with outstanding milk and show genetics on both sides. With proven production behind him, Tundra has already earned his *B designation, further solidifying his value as a herd sire.

Tundra offers exactly what we were looking for in our breeding program. Having retained several beautiful polled does, we were in need of a horned buck to maintain genetic diversity, and he fits the bill perfectly. He exhibits excellent conformation, with a long, level topline, a wide and balanced frame, and strong breed character. His long, pendulous ears are just what we need to help improve ear length in some of our shorter-eared lines.

We are excited to see the lasting impact that Tundra continues to have on future generations here at Rafter O. As one of our foundational herd sires, many of our goats trace their lineage back to him, and his influence is clearly visible in the consistency of conformation, dairy strength, and temperament throughout our herd. His daughters are already making their mark—excelling in the show ring and proving themselves as productive, dependable milkers in the parlor. We look forward to watching even more of his offspring carry on his legacy in the years to come!

Tundra took yet another Reserve Grand Champion in the Fall 2022 MDGA Virtual Show!  Notes from Judge Lavinia Allen: Entry B is the Mini Nubian Reserve Grand Champion Senior Buck from the 2 under 3-year-old class.  In General Appearance he is wide throughout especially in the chest floor, he has good height in the escutcheon area, and his side profile is very impressive with high withers and smooth blending through his uphill topline along with good length of the neck.  In Body Capacity he is deep in the heart girth and barrel. 

 

Tundra took another Reserve Grand Champion in the Summer 2021 MDGA Virtual Show!  Now, if we can just get him a win instead of runner-up!

Notes from Judge James Oller: “The reserve will be the yearling.  For his age and stage of maturity this buck brings the points in body capacity I am looking for.  He is very deep-barreled.  Love his sharp uphill look and angularity in dairy character.  It will be fun to watch this one mature!”

 

Tundra took Reserve Champion Junior Mini Nubian Buckling in Ring 2 of the Fall 2020 MDGA Virtual Show!  He also took 1st place in his Intermediate Buckling class in both rings.  Here’s what the judges had to say:

     Entry B over Entry A in General Appearance for front legs set wide under withers with toes pointing more forward, a more level topline from withers to rump, and a higher more rounded escutcheon area.

     B places over D in body capacity having more width in the chest, and length in the barrel, and in
general appearance being more level over the topline.

2020 TMGR Conformation Clinic Comments (Evaluator: Rebecca Nix)

“Really correct side profile on this buck, however, the rear hock is set a bit behind the pin. Very nice foot shape and pastern length as well as very correct balance and symmetry to his bone pattern.

Correct angle to the shoulder blade and very correct in the shoulder assembly when viewed from the front, nice width between the forelegs, however, I would like to see more depth to the chest floor. From the rear, he has nice width and cleanliness in the escutcheon however he turns in a bit at the hock. I’d like to see the rump a bit wider and more level from thurl to thurl.

I really like the ear on this buck however I’d like to see the head more roman and masculine. Over the top, he has a nice shape to the fore rib and spring to the barrel.  Overall he is well balanced but be careful to use on does with nice straight legs and good breed character.”

Kid History

• 2021     0 Doeling     3 Bucklings 
• 2022     3 Doelings   3 Bucklings
• 2023     5 Doelings   4 Bucklings
• 2024     6 Doelings   2 Bucklings
• 2025     3 Doelings   2 Bucklings

Tundra’s Kids

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tundra Pedigree Photos