A & J Sundown Pygmies

08/19/2026

We had a great 4 shows at Sonoma County Fair it is always the best hanging out with great friends and spending time with the best Mom and Pygmy goat partner out there ❤️ Post about all our wins soon to come but have to have a solo post to announce a very first big accomplishment for our herd.

Announcing MCH PGCH A&J SUNDOWN PYGMIES ALLBOUTBRENELEE !!!!🥇

2 1/2 years after we started our herd of only what was going to be 2 Pygmy goat does just for fun lol brought us to 8/28/2023 the date Brenelee was born. (We don’t have to confess to anyone that there is definitely more than 2 does now 🙈) As we watched Brenelee mature our relationship with the Darnton Family grew as well and we decided that we were so impressed with Hailey and Sierras work ethic and drive to show that we wanted to let them each chose a doe to partner with on. Hailey chose Brenelee right off the bat and even I wasn’t convinced she was my favorite at that time so we agreed promising nothing but an opportunity for the girls. Well here we are today we watched that doe blossom into the beautiful doe she is today and Hailey took her all the way to her last MCH win this weekend. We couldn’t be more excited and proud to accomplish something we never even thought would be possible but of course if you look at her pedigree you will see two very respected breeders Pygmy Goats by TJ and Jamba’s Pygmies who played an important role in this win. Without these mentors and bloodlines this wouldn’t be possible. We will miss having Brenelee at shows but can’t wait to add some of her kids to our herd. Thank you to all of the judges that saw her potential and recognized her with all of their compliments and reasons. Thank you to the Darnton Family for trusting us on this journey it was a memorable trip❤️❤️

06/19/2026

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Make sure you enter on or before 6/26 for the double NPGA sanctioned show in Santa Maria on 7/7! Just a few notes when you enter with 1 entry per goat it is already set at $20 which will cover both show entry fees. Also if it has not been fixed yet and it is asking for a YQCA certificate or a photo to download just ignore but download a blank paper. They are also aware that the entries may not include all the pertinent information for check in so just fill in the entries to the best of your ability and than you can email [email protected] with pics of your Registration papers prior to the show. Some of the issues may be resolved before you enter but just in case they haven’t been and you can also email her any questions:)) Please get entered ASAP so they can verify numbers. Also we have 1 master buck and 1 master doe do far so let her know if there are anymore. Arrival time will be 6-8 am on the day of the show with check in starting at 7:30 and start time of the show will be 9:00 am. Also if anyone coming from farther away we will be able to accommodate livestock trailers at our place in Arroyo Grande. Excited to see everyone and hope you can make it !

06/10/2026

**UPDATE: EVERYTHING IS ALL FIXED AND EXCITED TO SEE EVERYONE THERE! GET YOUR ENTRIES IN**

Here is the link to enter the Santa Barbara County Fair show in Santa Maria 7/7 which is two Open NPGA sanctioned shows. Entries due June 26th. Enter and spread the word should be a great first show at this locaTamara Smith Rodriguesease contact Tamara Smith Rodrigues via messenger. Master clTamara Smith Rodriguesbut day of show sign up if we have enough interest. So far we have one Master Buck. Also they are offering showmanship as well that will be sign up on the day of !

06/04/2026

** Important Update*** I apologize I am going to cancel the practice busy time with graduations etc. and was hoping for a good sized group which is the most beneficial for learning. **

If you are planning on coming this Sunday 6/7 @ 2:00 for the last Pygmy Goat Showmanship Practice please message me for the address if you don’t already have it and also please let me know if you plan on coming 🙂

06/03/2026

Okay my Pygmy Goat People:)) Please don’t forget about the Open show with showmanship put on by the Santa Barbara County Fair @ the Santa Maria Fairpark on 7/7. They are working out the details to get classes to fit an open show platform so thanks for being patient!! The sanction paperwork is submitted and taken care of . Write it in your calendars because it is a for sure and awards have been ordered and I will share the link to enter hopefully by next week. This is their first year and want to make sure it is a great success so we can continue on into the future:) Again it will be in easy load in and load out the same day with beautiful coast weather and Karen Crawford and Robin Norman will be our judges. On a side note the Master class entries will be accepted day of the show as long as there are enough for each, so just message me if you would like to participate and I will verify numbers before you arrive.

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05/19/2026

We had a great show in Elk Grove this weekend. Open Show 1 was the highlight though under Judge Corey Christofferson. It was a windy one for sure but always so fun hanging out with great friends and showing goats. We also were so excited when we received Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor for Open Show 1. Some of our big wins were:

Reserve Champion Wether
Pygmy Goats by TJ Oh T**s

Master Champion Doe
A&J Sundown Pygmies AllBoutBrenelee
(Co-Owned with Hailey Darnton)

Junior Champion Doe
A&J Sundown Pygmies Hot Lil # Zula

Reserve Champion Doe & Reserve Grand Doe
Twilight Ranch Oklahoma Smokeshow

Junior Champion Buck
A&J Sundown Pygmies NotSoFastCodi

04/23/2026

Happy National Pygmy Goat Day! No better way than to announce the newest girls on the block into our herd.

04/21/2026

This is perfectly said and really honestly the truth… Shared from another Friends/ Breeders page. These goats truly mean so much to us and we don’t breed them to make money we are lucky to break even we do it because we can only hope they bring as much joy to others as they do to us .

HOW MUCH FOR A PYGMY?

Let me say a few words to you, yes you, the person who sends a text to just ask for the price. The person who calls and hears the price and says “I can buy a cheaper goat somewhere else”. I'll talk to you too; the person who doesn't care about papers because I want “just a pet".

No registered goat is “just a pet"

Behind every purebred goat is a BREEDER. I use capital letters to distinguish a breeder from an animal factory for lack of a better word. A serious breeder does not breed goats without documents that protect the integrity of the breed.

Registration papers are records of ancestry documenting the bloodline and enabling you to investigate possible health problems in your lineage.

When you tell a breeder you don't care about the papers, just tell them you don't care about the goats’s health, you just want the cheapest thing you can find!

If you choose to buy a goat from a reputable and quality breeder, this breeder is responsible for every goat’s health.

This breeder will skip vacations, make vacations out of judging trips, miss sleep, and most of their personal time is dedicated to their goats and their well being. The truly passionate breeder, who loves what they breed, puts all of their time into it. Not only for goats that are sold, but also for every customer who owns a piece of their heart (!) and is now a member of their large family.

A breeder will get his hands dirty, often covered in everything that comes with birth. Because that's what life is all about... in the midst of birth and death is life. The wheel that keeps spinning. A breeder conducts ultrasounds, analytics, emergency vet calls, vaccinations, registrations, researches pedigrees, deworming, hoof trims and provides the base start for the future of the goat in handling, breeding and showing.

Last but not least, a breeder CHOOSES the family who is lucky enough to have one of their goats. Yes, you read correctly. Because some of us have learned the hard way!

A real breeder chooses who they sell to.
There really is no compensation that can offset the investment a breeder has made.
A good breeder has other criteria for those who want to continue their bloodline, why? Because breeding isn't a responsibility to take lightly, it's a lifestyle choice reserved ONLY for the few devoted people willing to sacrifice.

Since a goat is never “just a pet” he/she is the legacy of the breeder, a little boy’s best friend, a caretaker of a little girl, therapy for the elderly, a member of the family, someone's whole world!

Partially written by: Sr. Eduardo Loredo Muller
Translated into English by: Angel Sophia Nogga
Modified for foals by: Stacey Mugrage
Modified for goats by: Katie Dean/Living Dreams Nigerians
Modified for ReignInGrace Farms by: Robin Norman - Reign In Grace Farms

Worth sharing with so much truth in this article. Responsible breeding and possession of many goats is a lifestyle and commitment many cannot understand.

7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Our lives revolve around the goats - LITERALLY!

04/10/2026

UPDATE : ALL SOLD

WETHERS and more WETHERS with a few potential bucks possibly coming available. If you are looking for some quality little guys let us know. Sorry hard to round up this group to take photos and videos they are typical busy little boys. If one catches your eye let me know I will post their names and description in the photos and there are lots of videos in the comments. All will be registered with the NPGA and come from a clean herd tested yearly.