PGAB
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American Buff (Poultry – Goose)
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The American Buff goose was developed in North America and is descended from the wild Greylag goose, which is found in Europe and Northern Asia.
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PGAF
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African (Poultry – Goose)
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The African goose is a massive bird. Its heavy body, thick neck, stout bill and jaunty posture give the impression of strength and vitality. Its name is not indicative of its place of origin. Historical studies show that the African has been known by many names, and its origin has been attributed to many continents. It seems to have arrived in North America on ships that traveled around the world so its exact origin is ambiguous. It is known, however, that the African is a relative of the Chinese goose.
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PGCH
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Chinese (Poultry – Goose)
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Chinese geese are considered by many to be the most graceful and beautiful member of the goose family. They are elegant and dignified on both land and water. Sometimes referred to as "Swan Geese" because of their long and graceful necks, they descend from the wild swan goose native to Asia.
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PGCP
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Cotton Patch (Poultry – Goose)
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The breed’s beginnings are not clear but it is thought to have descended from European stock brought to the U.S. during the colonial period.
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PGOB
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Other Breed (Poultry – Goose)
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PGPI
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Pilgrim (Poultry – Goose)
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It is difficult to tease the facts from the romance in the origin of the Pilgrim goose. Popularly thought to have come to America with the pilgrims, the Pilgrim goose, as we know it, is a recently developed breed.
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PGPO
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Pomeranian (Poultry – Goose)
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Pomeranian geese average 15-17 pounds and lay 15-35 eggs annually. Northern German farmers developed the Pomeranian goose, and their origin may date as early as 1550.
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PGRO
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Roman (Poultry – Goose)
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The Roman goose originated in Italy. More than 2000 years ago, Romans considered these geese sacred to Juno (the goddess of marriage). In 365 BC, as the Gauls attempted to steal into Rome under cover of night, it was the honk of a Roman goose that awoke Marcus Manlius and saved the capitol.
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PGSE
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Sebastopol (Poultry – Goose)
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The Sebastopol goose originated in southeastern Europe. While sources do not agree on the precise location, they all point to the region around the Black Sea.
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PGSH
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Shetland (Poultry – Goose)
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Shetland geese come from the Shetland Islands of Great Britain, but no detailed records exist of their breed development.
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PGST
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Steinbacher (Poultry – Goose)
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PGTO
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Toulouse (Poultry – Goose)
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The name Toulouse is used for several types of gray geese descended from the European Greylag. People have selected Toulouse as general purpose farm birds, as producers of fois gras, and as show-birds.
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