[ANSTHRLD] Is a goat a goat?
Jennifer Smith
jds at randomgang.com
Mon Nov 24 14:39:56 PST 2008
> Male goats have horns, female goats do not.
Actually, it depends on the breed. There are plenty of breeds of goats
(European varieties too) wherein both genders have horns.
> What is the default for goats, horned or not.
Horned, I'd say. I don't think I've ever seen a non-horned goat in armory,
although I certainly haven't done a huge search.
I think in general, the default for animals in heraldry is 'male' anyway.
-Emma
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