The LaMancha goat originated in Oregon by Mrs. Eula Frey
from short-eared goats of a type found not only in LaMancha,
but throughout spain. It has excellent dairy temperament and is
an all-around sturdy animal that can withstand a great deal of
hardship and still produce. Through official testing this breed
has established itself in milk production with high butterfat. 
The LaMancha face is straight with
the ears being the
distinctive breed characteristic.
There are two types of
LaMancha ears. In does one type
of ear has no advantage over
the other.
1.The "gopher ear" is described as
follows: an
approximate maximum
length of one inch but preferably
non-existent and with
very little or no cartilage. The end
of the ear must be turned
up or down. This is the only
type of ear which will
make buck eligible for registration.
2.The "elf ear" is described
as follows: an approximate
maximum
length of two inches is allowed, the end of the
ear must be turned
up or turned down and cartilage
shaping the small
ear is allowed.
Any color or combination of colors is acceptable
with no
preferences. The hair is short, fine and glossy.