Pygmy goats and Nigerian Dwarfs may look very similar to a newbie. Pygmy goats are often stockier, and also tend to have shorter legs, even though they can be the same height and weight. These goats are slender, and their legs are longer, thinner, and slender. These days, pygmy goats are quite popular both as pets and as livestock. They have a small size and a unique body structure, so people love them. They're the smallest breed of goat and also friendly, besides having an attractive appearance.