The Golden Guernsey Goat (Capra aegagrus hircus) is a rare dairy breed commonly found on Guernsey. Known for its golden skin and hair, it has a unique lighter appearance, as well as long hair, and sometimes a small white marking on the head. 

Golden Guernsey Goats have been present in Guernsey for over 200 years, with the first documented reference appearing in an 1826 guidebook where the golden cow, goat and donkey were mentioned. 

On 16 July 2024, during their first official visit to Guernsey since His Majesty’s accession to the throne, King Charles III and Queen Camilla granted the breed a Royal title. This marked the first time in recent history that such a title had been bestowed upon a livestock breed, which is now formally known as the Royal Golden Guernsey Goat.

Despite its royal recognition, the breed remains endangered, with fewer than 2,000 living animals. Conservation efforts, led by organisations such as the Rare Breeds Survival Trust, aim to preserve and promote the breed’s unique genetic heritage. King Charles III, a patron of the Trust, emphasised the breed’s importance in biodiversity and environmental sustainability.