The Myotonic Goat Registry is here to serve breeders as an "open" registry for all goats of the traditional Myotonic breed found originally in Tennessee but now throughout the USA and Canada. We will register your Myotonic goat, according to our registration instructions and qualifications, regardless of whether it has been previously registered or not. We welcome unregistered herds that have goats of the traditional type, whether a single backyard pet or a full scale production herd. We ask that your goats be at least 50% Myotonic. Our goal is to secure the future of the traditional breed, and we will record any previous information from other registries as well as maintaining our own information. We are proud to have the flexibility to meet the needs of all Myotonic breeders that are interested in preserving this unique breed, whether hobbyists or production-minded breeders.

After careful consideration by the MGR BOA these changes will go in to effect on 5-1-2022. These changes are necessary to strengthen the genetics of the Myotonic breed.

1. Goats with one parent registered in the MGR will be registered as 50% myotonic. Goats w/o an MGR registered parent will also be registered at no greater than 50% (unless documentation of linage can be provided).

2. Goats with a complete pedigree background of registered goats in IFGA, MSFGA (others?) will be considered on a case by case basis and may be admitted with a percentage Myotonic appropriate for the record, as well as goats with lapses in MGR registration. A $25 inspection fee will be added to the $15 electronic registration fee. Goats for review must be submitted by e-mail to MGR.

3. Breeders may petition for exceptions, especially when multiple goats from a single source are considered. Exceptions are granted at the Board’s discretion. The Board’s decisions will be based on the strength of the history and background of the goat, and of the herd from which it originated. An inspection fee of $25 will be imposed for Board consideration of the history and type. This is a single fee regardless of the number of goats presented from a single herd and is not imposed on goats individually.

4. Only does & wethers will follow these changes. Bucks require both their sire & dam to be MGR registered to be eligible for registration. This in no way affects currently registered goats.

5. These changes will take effect on May 1, 2022. All paperwork received on or after May 1, 2022 will follow the new rules.