2. Saanen
It originated from the Saanen Valley, Switzerland, Europe. Saanen ewes, the number 2 on our list of easiest goat breeds to raise, are great milk producers (1300 kg during the whole lactation period), and the butterfat content of their milk is 4, 1-4,2%. Their size is medium as the does are usually 65 kg. As they come from a mountainous country, they can withstand the robustious climate and are very hardy ones.