Saanen dairy goats are renowned for their exceptional milk production, calm temperament, and elegant, pure-white appearance. Originating in Switzerland, they are the largest of the dairy breeds and are known for their steady, dependable lactations and strong, well-attached mammary systems. Gentle, intelligent, and easy to handle, Saanens are ideal for both commercial dairies and family homesteads. Their hardiness and adaptability make them a favorite worldwide, and their striking presence continues to excel in show rings across the country.
Greenville, GA
Breeding Champion Saanens Since 1983
Kickadee Hill AAA Oh Gretchen 3*M AS2174564
DOB: 4-27-21 LA 2-04 80 (GAGA)
Gretchen as a 2 year old first freshener
This new appraisal system was pretty shocking to see in action. Gretchen is a gorgeous doe with lots of style. She easily earned her dry leg as a yearling. I haven’t seen a score this low in many years. The appraiser said that they are giving low scores on first fresheners to give them somewhere to go up as they age, and that she rarely gave any first freshener a score higher than 81. It used to be that a first freshener could not score 90, but 86-89 was our norm.
Gretchen has been a beauty from the day she was born. She is so long bodied and board level across the topline. Gretchen has a beautiful, smooth front end with very nice feet and legs the whole way around. There just isn't anything about this doe that is less than pretty.
Sire: *B Kickadee Hill All About Arlo 2-05 87(VEV)
SS: SG +*B Tempo Passa Stand Out Everett
Full sister 2017 National Champion SGCH des Ruhigestelle Elenya 10*M 5-04 93 (EEEE)
Sire of 2018 Junior National Champion Keach Manor EV Liberty
Sire of 6 Permanent Champions
SSS: SG++*B Cherrypines Stand Out 8-06 91(EEE)
20 Permanent Champion daughters, 40 SG daughters
Sire of 2012 Reserve National Champion and 2017 National Champion
SSD: SGCH des Ruhigestelle Elende 9*M 8-04 92(EEEE)
5-00 305 4132 127/3.1% 113/2.7% 2011 Top Ten
2013 ADGA National Show Total Performer
2013 1st Place Dam & Daughter with Elenya (full sister to Everett)
SD: Dam: GCH Kickadee Hill NJ Go Ask Arlena 4*M 5-04 90(VEVE)
SDS: DS: +*B Noble-Springs AS Smilin’ Jack
SDD: SGCH Willow Run Diesel Go Ask Alice 3*M 3-02 91 (EEEE)
Dam: Kickadee Hill Oh My Gladys 2*M 3-00 91 (EEEE)
DS: GCH +*B Kickadee Hill EV Dream Leonard 3-04 90(VEE) 5-02 92 (EEE)
DSS: SG +*B Tempo Passa Stand Out Everett
Full sister 2017 National Champion SGCH des Ruhigestelle Elenya 10*M 5-04 93 (EEEE)
Sire of 2018 Junior National Champion Keach Manor EV Liberty
Sire of 6 Permanent Champions
DSD: SGCH Keach Manor Dream of Laverne 7*M 2-05 90(VVEE)
DD: Pleasant-Grove Saving Grace *M 3-05 88(+EVE)
DDS: *B des-Ruhigestelle Catch a Fox
DDD: CH Pleasant-Grove Grand Granola LA 5-06 91(VEEE)
Gretchen at 11 months old
Gretchen at 3 months old
Gretchen’s sire *B Kickadee Hill All About Arlo 2-05 87(VEV)
Gretchen’s dam Kickadee Hill Oh My Gladys 2*M 3-00 91 (EEEE)
5 years old milking through from previous year (left),
2 year old first freshener (right)
Gladys’ dam Pleasant-Grove
Saving Grace*M 3-05 88(+EVE)
Grace’s dam CH Pleasant-Grove Grand Granola 5-06 91(VEEE)
Arlo’s sire SG +*B Tempo Passa Stand Out Everett
Arlo’s dam GCH Kickadee Hill NJ Go Ask Arlena 4*M 5-04 90(VEVE)
Everett’s dam
SGCH des Ruhigestelle Elende 9*M 8-04 92(EEEE)
5-00 305 4132 127/3.1% 113/2.7% 2011 Top Ten
2013 ADGA National Show Total Performer
Everett’s dam
Elende (left), Everett’s full sister Elenya (right)
SGCH des Ruhigestelle Elenya 10*M 5-04 93 (EEEE)
2017 National Champion
Arlene’s dam
SGCH Willow Run Diesel
Go Ask Alice 3*M 3-03 91 (EEEE)
Alice’s dam
