-Dual purpose goat originated from Syria
-Improved genetically for meat and milk production
-Normally in greyish red color or sometimes found in black color or pied
-Either polled or non-polled
-Long haired or less
-Can be categorized as large breed goat with body length of 97-99cm and 78cm in height
-Average adult weight is 76kg for buck and 65kg for doe
-Average milk production around 350kg-650kg per lactation (305 days) depending on management and nutrition