FEMALE
- Nickname Rafter O Pearl Milkweed Vine
- Date of Birth Mar 11, 2025
- Mother FCH Rafter O Four Leaf Clover
- Father FMCH Blackberry's BQ Frozen Tundra *B
Rafter O Pearl Milkweed Vine
Breed: Mini Nubian, 3rd Gen
Date of Birth: 03-11-2025
Percentage: 69.14% Nubian / 30.86% Nigerian
Traits: Two-Tone Chamoisee – Moonspots – Blue-Eyes
🐐 About Pearl
Pearl is the promising daughter of two exceptional FINISHED CHAMPION Mini Nubians—Clover and Tundra—bringing together some of the finest genetics and show-winning traits in our herd. Like her dam, Pearl boasts a stunning two-tone chamoisee coat adorned with striking blue eyes and moonspots, traits she’s already growing into beautifully. Her excellent conformation and strong dairy character clearly reflect the best qualities of both her parents.
Clover is a striking two-tone chamoisee doe with captivating blue eyes who stands out for her femininity, superb topline, and outstanding structure. Her pedigree is rich with top-quality Nubian bloodlines, and her show career includes multiple Grand Champion titles and Best Udder awards earned in highly competitive Texas shows. Clover’s mammary system is particularly impressive, with high attachments, strong capacity, and ideal teat placement—traits she reliably passes on to her daughters. Clover is a Live Show Finished Champion.
Tundra, our well-established herd sire from California’s Blackberry’s Goat Herd, complements Clover perfectly. He contributes excellent milk and show genetics, along with a strong, balanced build. His lineage also brings valuable horned and long-eared traits that have helped diversify and strengthen our breeding program. Tundra’s offspring consistently perform well in the ring, proving his tremendous value as a sire. Tundra is a Live Show Finished Champion.
Together, Clover and Tundra have produced Pearl—a young doe we are thrilled to watch mature. With her exceptional conformation, strong dairy character, and elite pedigree, Pearl represents the next generation of our breeding goals, and we’re excited to see how she develops and continues the legacy of both her outstanding parents.
🏆 Show Highlights
Summer 2025 – MDGA Virtual Show
Pearl earned strong placements in the Intermediate Kids age class at the Virtual Show! She took 3rd place in one ring for her impressive
body capacity, width through the chest, barrel, and rump, as well as her length of body. In the other ring, she placed 4th for her general
appearance, standing out with her width between the hocks and extended brisket. A solid performance that highlights her balanced build and style.
September 2025 – TMM West Texas Waltz – Judge Kelly Martin
🥈 Reserve Grand Champion Mini Nubian Junior Doe – The junior doe lineup was especially deep at this show, making Pearl’s Reserve
title a standout accomplishment.
🌿 Name Origin
Pearl Milkweed Vine (Matelea reticulata) is a delicate and enchanting native vine found across Texas and parts of the southern United States. Known for its unique and captivating flowers, this plant produces small, greenish-white blooms with a striking, pearly center that truly looks like a tiny gem tucked inside the blossom—hence its name.
The vine’s slender, twining stems and heart-shaped leaves give it a graceful appearance as it weaves its way through the landscape, often draping elegantly over shrubs or fences. Beyond its beauty, the Pearl Milkweed Vine is an important nectar source for pollinators, playing a role in supporting native ecosystems.
Much like its namesake, our Pearl stands out with her understated elegance, delicate features, and hidden strength, promising to grow into something truly special in our herd, just as the Pearl Milkweed Vine quietly dazzles anyone lucky enough to spot its tiny, jewel-like flowers.

Pearl Pedigree Photos
📸 For photos of Pearl’s lineage, be sure to visit Clover and Tundra’s pages—her dam and sire—where you can see the beautiful genetics behind this promising young doe.
Pedigree
Health & Screenings
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G6S Normal by Parentage
Achievements & Titles
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Reserve Grand Champion - AOM Junior Doe
- TMM West Texas Waltz
- September 2025
- Kelly Martin
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3rd in Intermediate Kids - Mini Nubian Junior Doe Age Class
- MDGA Summer 2025 Virtual Show
- June 2025
- Anna LaBarbera
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4th in Intermediate Kids - Mini Nubian Junior Doe Age Class
- MDGA Summer 2025 Virtual Show
- June 2025
- Arika Zeiter








