Since the Boers have become so popular, and there's money to be made at the County Fair sales, the dairy goat numbers have gone way, way down. About 20 years ago, I was asked by the Extention office in Denton County, to come and do a workshop to try and create interest in dairy goats. Had a great turn out and lots of interest, but Denton County still only has Boers at their county shows. We were living in that county at the time, and because there were no dairy goats, we drove our children about 45 minutes away, to Wise County, to be members of a 4-H club, which had lots of dairy goats and still does. The fair here is Wise County does not require registered animals, but I always encourage folks to purchase registered animals anyway. Some of these kids who start out at the county fair level, will stay with it and one day want to show at a sanctioned show! I certainly would check with your county to find out what is required, before you purchase any animals.