MALE

FMCH Blackberry’s BQ Frozen Tundra *B

Breed: Mini Nubian, Purebred (6th Gen)
Date of Birth: 03-25-2020
Percentage: 62.11% Nubian / 37.89% Nigerian
Traits: Bezoar – Moonspots

🐐 About Tundra

Tundra has been a valued part of our herd since 2020, coming to us from the renowned CA Blackberry’s Goat Herd in California. This handsome Purebred Mini Nubian buck boasts a powerhouse pedigree, featuring 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 foundational herd sire.

Tundra offered exactly what we were looking for in our breeding program. After retaining several beautiful polled does, we needed a quality horned buck to maintain genetic diversity, and he fit the bill perfectly. He exhibits excellent conformation, characterized by a long, level topline, a wide and balanced frame, and strong Mini Nubian breed characteristics. His long, pendulous ears are just what we need to help improve ear length in some of our shorter-eared lines.

We’re excited to see the lasting impact Tundra continues to have on future generations here at Rafter O. Many of our goats trace their lineage back to him, and his influence is clearly visible in the consistent conformation, dairy strength, and sweet temperament throughout our herd. His daughters are already making their mark, excelling in the show ring and proving themselves to be productive and dependable milkers. We look forward to watching even more of his offspring carry on his legacy in the years ahead!

Tundra has done very well in the MDGA Virtual Shows, but in September 2025, we attended our first Live Show.  Tundra swept all three rings at the Beach Buck Boogie, proving his consistent quality and strength of breed character in the eyes of every judge that evaluated him. Becoming a Finished Champion Buck is a rare milestone in the Miniature Dairy Goat world, and to accomplish it in a single show is truly exceptional. Bucks must earn three Grand Champion wins under three different judges to finish — a task that often takes multiple seasons and shows to achieve.  This kind of finish is a testament not only to his individual excellence but also to the strength of the genetics behind him.

🌟 We are so proud to have another Finished Champion in the Rafter O barns! 🌟

🏆 Show Highlights

• • • Fall 2020 – MDGA Virtual Show
      • • • 🥈 Reserve Champion Junior Mini Nubian Buckling (Ring 2)
          • 🥇 1st place Intermediate Buckling class in both rings
          • 💬 “Entry B stands out in General Appearance for wider front legs set under the withers, toes pointing more forward, a more level topline from withers to rump, and a higher, more rounded escutcheon. Also displays greater chest width and barrel length.”

      Summer 2021 – MDGA Virtual Show

      • • • 🥈 Reserve Grand Champion Mini Nubian Senior Buck – Judge: James Oller
          • 💬 “For his age and stage of maturity this buck brings the body capacity I’m looking for. Very deep-barreled, love his sharp uphill look and angularity in dairy character. It will be fun to watch this one mature!”

      Fall 2022 – MDGA Virtual Show

      • • • 🥈 Reserve Grand Champion Mini Nubian Senior Buck – Judge: Lavinia Allen
          • 💬 “Entry B is wide throughout, especially in the chest floor, with good height in the escutcheon area. His side profile is very impressive with high withers, smooth blending through his uphill topline, good neck length, and deep heart girth and barrel.”

      September 2025 – Beach Buck Boogie

      • • 🏆 Grand Champion AOM Senior Buck – Judge: Ashley Burton
        • 🏆 Grand Champion AOM Senior Buck – Judge: Don Bergfield
        • 🏆 Grand Champion AOM Senior Buck – Judge: Sarah Correll
        • ✨ Earned the title of Finished Champion