Which breed or mix is best?

[jenG]

We are looking for about 4 goats to begin a new heard. I would love to have a multipurpose herd if there is such a thing. We need some good brush eaters to clear out some extensive areas, but I would love to be able to milk a few for our own consumption. I'm not really wanting to start a dairy operation. What breeds would anyone suggest?
Thank you!

[KrisD]

Personally I would start with either a Saanen or a Lamancha. They are good milk producers, super sweet and not exceptionally noisy. All goats will eat brush and the wether kids make a great dinner. If you want smaller breeds then I would go with Nigerians. I love my Saanen and Nigerian. I would stagger the breedings so you you have milk year round but aren't swimming in milk.

[KrisD]

This year I'm crossing all my dairy girls with a meat buck so I have milk and meat.