The Australian miniature goat is a breed of goat created in 1995. This breed was created by Sue Ludwig, and was based on carefully-selected genetically smaller feral goats in the effort to produce animals similar in height and type to the Nigerian dwarf goats commonly kept overseas. Small Cashmere and Angora goats are often used in miniature goat production too. A club was formed in February 2000 to unite breeders interested in creating and developing the breed and over the years standards have been set for four types within the Australian miniature goat breed: