Olentangy Alpines

Olentangy Alpines Indian braves would use the riverbank, red silica clay as their war paint. Thank you for your interest in my herd of American Alpines.

OLENTANGY is an Algonquin Indian name meaning 'River of Red Face Paint' and a river valley that flows through central Ohio & The Ohio State University main campus, my Alma Mater. I have been selectively breeding Olentangy dairy goats for the past twenty years, and prior to that under the prefix, M&M ACRES. My mother purchased my first ADGA registered goat in 1982 and every doe in the herd descends

from that first 4-H kid. My first herd name, M&M Acres translated as “Mom & Me” or “Margaret & Mark”...those were fun days. The herd name changed in 1992 when I obtained my ADGA judges license to the current prefix. OLENTANGY is an Algonquin Indian name meaning 'River of Red Face Paint'. The Olentangy river flows through central Ohio and The Ohio State University, where I am a proud alumnus. My current herd consists of 25 American Alpines and 2 Purebred LaManchas. The herd relocated 2,400 miles from Northwest Ohio to Western Washington in April 2001 where our new home has the beautiful backdrop of Mt. Rainier, the iconic image of the state.

Last airport run of the year for this Buckeye returning to the fatherland. I’m sold out of 2026 kids and will update the...
05/20/2026

Last airport run of the year for this Buckeye returning to the fatherland. I’m sold out of 2026 kids and will update the website with tentative next year’s breeding plans after returning home from judging the national show next month.

A reminder to anyone still considering adding new genetics still in 2026 that a majority of the nation’s airports undergo live animal embargoes starting June 1 regardless if the destination is 85 degrees or less. If you have your eye on a new buck or doe kid somewhere & don’t want to have to worry about days of communal travel in a trailer, you have 11 days to get your air freight shipment organized…or just save up & get a kid from me next year! I only used 5 straws of semen last fall & that settled over 50% of my herd. I have a huge tank full of quality semen & plan to use as much of it as I can to let those great genetics live once again…there will be extra kids, so why not plan on adding one to your breeding program?

If only we really could teleport!?!?!! Fresh off the excitement of last week’s Best of the West online auction, TELEPORT...
05/07/2026

If only we really could teleport!?!?!! Fresh off the excitement of last week’s Best of the West online auction, TELEPORTER is on his way south. Thank you again to all the bidders & interested Alpine breeders. Something to keep in mind for the future, when you see genetics that you really want to incorporate into your program, don’t assume you’ll be able to purchase semen (later) instead of the task of being the winning bidder…international dairy goat breeders are bidding too and willing to go the distance to bring those genetics to their country.

I have one remaining doe kid available and some late buck kids…but the buck kids will all be leaving Saturday morning unless you reach out today.

2026 kidding season is a wrap! The last two, first fresheners (CHIPENGALI pictured & TELLUROUS) kidded on Monday afterno...
05/06/2026

2026 kidding season is a wrap! The last two, first fresheners (CHIPENGALI pictured & TELLUROUS) kidded on Monday afternoon, both with outstanding mammary systems….but with 3 buck kids! 🤷🏻‍♂️

I have one doe kid available born 4/26, sundgau color (Tempo Aquila Standing Prestige x Olentangy Jive Blue Chip). Air freight shipping is still possible, many destinations start their live animal embargo on June 1, and it’s getting warmer nearly everywhere making it challenging, but not impossible.

OLENTANGY LEGIT TELLURET~2x 1st/1U milking yearling @ Kitsap Fuzzy ShowSire: Shining-Moon LegitSS: +*B SG Olentangy Rain...
05/04/2026

OLENTANGY LEGIT TELLURET
~2x 1st/1U milking yearling @ Kitsap Fuzzy Show

Sire: Shining-Moon Legit
SS: +*B SG Olentangy Rainman Titan
SSD: SGCH Olentangy Lance Teepleite’17 Nat’l GCH
SDD: GCH Olentangy Speeding Austinia ‘19 Nat’l RGCH

Dam: GCH Olentangy TDY Telluride 11*M VG89-FF
DDD: SGCH Olentangy Yukon Tellingly 9*M ‘19 Nat’l Show

https://genetics.adga.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=A002443156

I only took 2 does to the show on Saturday so I didn’t need to bring my trailer & RET needs some show ring training for the future (yearling mentality). RET has a fun pedigree combining some great, influential sires I’ve used via AI in past years.

If you don’t have a tank or are not yet utilizing AI in your breeding program, that’s ok, you can reserve a 2027 kid from me and get one that way!

OLENTANGY MASTER TELLURION 10*M VG89-FF~2x RGCH; 2x 1st/1U 2 yr-old @ Kitsap Fuzzy ShowSire: +*B GCH Tempo Aquila Master...
05/03/2026

OLENTANGY MASTER TELLURION 10*M VG89-FF
~2x RGCH; 2x 1st/1U 2 yr-old @ Kitsap Fuzzy Show

Sire: +*B GCH Tempo Aquila MasterCraftsman EX92
Dam: SGCH Olentangy Yukon Tellingly 9*M EX93

https://genetics.adga.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=A002334091

ION made her ‘26 show ring debut today at just under 3 weeks fresh. While she hasn’t put on that show “bloom” yet, she shows good development over last year and the fore udder extension is 🙌🏻

It’s rare, nearly impossible to exhibit at an ADGA show & be able to drive home & be unloaded before evening chores…so I celebrated by going out to eat! Thank you to my awesome show neighbors for another great day away from home. ❤️

What a great experience participating in my first online-only sale! Congratulations to all of the consignors & winning b...
04/30/2026

What a great experience participating in my first online-only sale! Congratulations to all of the consignors & winning bidders! I especially thank the many bidders on PORTER and am happy to report he is going to an International, repeat buyer! Thank you to all who have reached out already, I only have 2 more does to freshen this year (due next week) so there really aren’t other buck options available this year unless you are ok with a late born kid. (It's worked for me in the past, maybe for you too?)

2027 born kids will be a little different as most of my first fresheners will be recipients for a friend's IVF program, so there will be fewer kids offered from unproven first fresheners...meaning most all kids will be sired by well proven, AI bucks. Breeding list will be posted once I return from judging the ADGA National Show in early July.

Thank you to Austin McClain for the invitation to join the sale program!

Just a little over 3 hours remaining to bid on lot #20 in the Best of the West sale at SC Online sales. Thank you to al...
04/29/2026

Just a little over 3 hours remaining to bid on lot #20 in the Best of the West sale at SC Online sales. Thank you to all of the bidders! It is nerve wracking to consign an animal in late spring after so many other auctions, especially a buckling.

Transportation options are several. I am good friends with many of the consignors & would be able to drive TELEPORTER to any of the other Washington or Oregon consignors to meet other transporters. ADGA President, Dan Greene has a pretty Nubian buck in the sale & has offered to transport other animals in the sale on his ground transport later in May (contact Dan directly for transport fees/costs). A tentative route can be seen below. Air freight shipping is also possible if done in the next week (he’s growing & won’t fit in a 36” kennel much longer!) I have a veterinary CVI appointment made for next Tuesday already. I shipped this morning on American Airlines to their largest hub city DFW and Seattle has many Delta (temperature maximum 80 degrees) and Alaska Airlines connections (85 degree temperature maximum).

It’s an exciting, modern time to obtain new, quality genetics via an online auction. Thank you for all of the kind comments & it’s always great to hear from past, satisfied customers offering their support. This is my 45th year breeding ADGA registered dairy goats and while my goal is to continue, but to slow down & have a smaller herd in the very near future. I plan to still aggressively use AI breeding and will have several custom kids available that in past years I’d never consider selling so I hope to be invited to other sales & to offer kids that normally aren’t made available. I have a history of selling kids I should keep (Obie come home!) LOL

https://www.sconlinesales.com/Bids/AuctionsListing/46952?fbclid=IwY2xjawRaIzdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe8o7aKrT04XzyOtM28chv_yD3yeBEKj8TKIkCTleoaazEhdxJxgtMpu7aDrk_aem_WDKoA9Vka5qCBy3S-SGL8g

Purchasing a new herdsire takes dedicated research & fact finding. Don't worry, there's plenty of time, you can find all...
04/27/2026

Purchasing a new herdsire takes dedicated research & fact finding. Don't worry, there's plenty of time, you can find all the information, all in one spot, the homework has been done for you!

TELEPORTER represents 7 consecutive generations of custom AI breedings (I still have the last 10 generations of sires in my tank!) 5 consecutive generations of DNA Parentage Verification (even more generations under ADGA's previous DNA laboratory, Immgen), 14 consecutive generations of Linear Appraisal data and 11 consecutive generations of milk production data. Where else can you find all of that in one pedigree without any gaps? You can find it Wednesday April 29th at SC Online Sales, Lot #20!

https://www.sconlinesales.com/Bids/AuctionsListing/46952?fbclid=IwY2xjawRaIzdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe8o7aKrT04XzyOtM28chv_yD3yeBEKj8TKIkCTleoaazEhdxJxgtMpu7aDrk_aem_WDKoA9Vka5qCBy3S-SGL8g

My consignment to next week’s Best of the West online auction on April 29 is:*B OLENTANGY OCT TELEPORTER https://genetic...
04/25/2026

My consignment to next week’s Best of the West online auction on April 29 is:

*B OLENTANGY OCT TELEPORTER
https://genetics.adga.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=A002491667

Born 3/03/2026, he is a beautiful, strong buckling growing well (heat treated colostrum & pasteurized milk) and would be a great addition to any American breeding program. He can still air ship in a 36" kennel on Alaska, American or Delta airlines out of Seattle. More information & details on this consignment to follow!

Sire: CH Olentangy Chimay Trademark EX90
Dam: GCH Olentangy Rochester Tarantella 11*M VG89-FF

https://www.sconlinesales.com/Bids/AuctionsListing/46952?fbclid=IwY2xjawRZ-GpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFrZFFiT0tlajBqZFg1Unhic3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoGROe8wckUywX5GDmT3y3YKwP0cLt17iueGCpyQhHWAtpl9MrlPFHpLpPYr_aem_xoKD_z1G-YvX1Dte0g2Y3A

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