This document classifies Indian goat breeds into three categories: milch/dual purpose breeds, meat breeds, and fibre breeds. Some key milch/dual purpose breeds discussed are Jamunapari, Barbari, Beetal, Surti, and Jhakrana. Important characteristics and traits of each breed are described. Meat breeds covered include Malabari/Tellichery, Black Bengal, Ganjam, Kanniadu, Osmanabadi, Sangamneri, Kutchi, Zalawadi, and Gahil wadi. Fibre breeds mentioned are Changthangi, Gaddi, Chigu, and Marwari. For most breeds, physical attributes, horns, coat