Our DHIR History
Committed to Excellence Through DHIR Milk Testing
Our herd participated in DHIR (Dairy Herd Improvement Registry) milk testing, a nationally recognized program that measures milk production, butterfat, and protein levels. Through DHIR testing, we are able to carefully track and verify the productivity and quality of our Nigerian Dwarf does, ensuring that we maintain and improve strong, reliable dairy lines.
We are proud to share that many of our goats have earned impressive milk stars and production awards, reflecting our commitment to breeding goats that are not only beautiful but truly functional in the dairy barn. By participating in official milk testing, we hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards—offering our customers proven genetics backed by real performance data.
Whether you are looking for show quality, strong dairy genetics, or simply a healthy and productive addition to your farm or homestead, you can trust that our goats are raised with purpose, passion, and pride.
2018
We were not ourselves on test in 2018 as we didn't get our goats back until September of that year. Regardless, we made the Top Ten thanks to others!
SG AR Helmstead Minis GB War Emblem 1*M/*D: 5th place High Milk 305 1447#!, 3rd place High Butterfat 305 102, 4th place High Protein 305 58, 7th place High Score ODT 88.58, 8th place High Score ODT (really!) 88.42, 1st place High Milk ODT 7.0#, 4th place High Butterfat ODT 9.9
AR Helmstead Minis GB Virtue 3*M/3*D: 7th place High Protein 305 55, 5th place High Score ODT 92.73, 6th place High Milk ODT 6.2#
Helmstead Minis FF Fiamma 2*M/2*D/2*DD: 5th place High Butterfat ODT 9.7
Helmstead Minis F Fireinthesky 2*M/2*D/2*DD still holds the ALL TIME BREED LEADER title for butterfat.
2017
I didn't have any goats in 2017 as we were in the midst of moving across country and boarded them elsewhere. Regardless, we made the Top Ten thanks to others!
AR Helmstead Minis GB Melee 1*M/*D: 6th place High Protein ODT 5.1
AR Helmstead Minis GB Maidatarms 1*M/*D: 7th place High Protein 5.0
Helmstead Minis F Fireinthesky 2*M/2*D/2*DD still holds the ALL TIME BREED LEADER title for butterfat.
No longer participating in any NDGA programs.
2016
We took a bit of a year off...but did test:
Chinook Winds DH Rhiannon 1*M/*D/*DD: 7th place High Protein ODT 4.9 and the distinction of being the OLDEST DOE ON TEST in 2016 at 9 years, 11 months.
Helmstead Minis F Fireinthesky 2*M/2*D/2*DD still holds the ALL TIME BREED LEADER title for butterfat.
**Winner, NDGA Heritage Breeder Award for most starred does.**
2015
Helmstead Minis F Fireinthesky 2*M/2*D/2*DD: ALL TIME RECORD BREAKER Highest Butterfat 15.1, 2nd place High Score ODT 87.46, 1st place BF ODT, 5th place High Protein ODT 5.7
CapraKoza Northern Lights 1*M/*D/*DD: 3rd place High Score ODT 84.48, 10th place High Milk ODT 4.0#, 4th place High BF ODT 13.5, 7th place High Protein ODT 5.3
Olde South Blue Bella 1*M/*D/*DD: 4th place High Score ODT 81.88, 2nd place High BF ODT 14.4, 10th place High Protein ODT 5.0
Helmstead Minis FF Fiamma 2*M/2*D/2*DD: 5th place High Score ODT 76.58, 5th place High BF ODT 12.5
Helmstead Minis RS Pigeon 2*M/2*D/2*DD: 7th place High Score ODT 73.32, 6th place High BF ODT 11.5, 9th place High Protein ODT 5.1
Helmstead Minis BL Dove 3*M/3*D/3*DD: 9th place High Score ODT 68.81, 6th place High BF ODT 11.5
Pride of Texas Morning Star 1*M/*D/*DD: 10th place High Milk ODT 4.0#
Helmstead Minis AM Wings 3*M/3*D/3*DD: 3rd place High BF ODT 13.9, 3rd place High Protein ODT 6.2
,Autunm Winds White Princess 1*M/1*D: ALL TIME BREED LEADER TIE Highest Protein 8.7, 1st place High Protein ODT 8.7
Helmstead Minis FF Cinder 2*M/2*D/2*DD: 7th place High Protein ODT 5.3
Helmstead Minis FF Sizzle 1*M/*D/*DD: 7th place High Protein ODT 5.3
Helmstead Minis FF Checkers 1*M/*D/*DD: 10th place High Protein ODT 5.0
**Winner, NDGA Heritage Breeder Award for most starred does.**
2014
AR Helmstead Minis TM Fergie 2*M/2*D: 10th place high score ODT 61.96, 7th place High Milk ODT 4.9#, 9th place High Protein ODT 4.7
Helmstead Minis FF Glamorous 2*M/2*D/2*DD: 2nd place High Protein ODT 5.4
Helmstead Minis FF Kindle 1*M/*D/*DD: 3rd place High Protein ODT 5.3
Helmstead Minis F On Fire Baby 1*M/*D/*DD: 5th place High Protein ODT 5.1
AR Elite Helmstead Minis FF Party Dress 1*M/*D: 5th place High Protein ODT 5.1
Helmstead Minis P Farfalla 2*M/2*D/2*DD: 6th place High Protein ODT 5.0
Helmstead Minis C Crown Jewel 2*M/2*D: 8th place High Protein ODT 4.8
Helmstead Minis KW Ambitious 3*M/3*D/3*DD: 9th place High Protein ODT4.7
**Winner, NDGA Heritage Breeder Award for most starred does.**
