Hello from Israel!

[canaanguy]

Welcome! It's great to see goat packing gain an interest in other parts of the world!

Breed of goat is less important than strength, endurance, and athleticism. The goat should have strong conformation so it can carry a load on its back easily and without discomfort. It should have strong legs and sturdy, well-formed feet. The back should be straight to allow for easy saddle fitting and carrying. Damascus goats are often (but not always) sway-backed in the photos I've seen, and you want to avoid that in a packgoat. A good packgoat can be any breed or mix of breeds so long as it is built for the job and has a good attitude toward work.

Best of luck and keep us posted on your adventures!

I added two pictures, of the two damascus males at the herd I work at. they are very tall for a goat, the hornless one is the biggest. their back seems flat, what do you think? I'll try to include a picture of the alpine billy goat and the two young mixed damascus+alpine.