French Toulouse Goose

(Production Type)

Breed Overview

The Toulouse goose is a historic European breed descended from the Greylag goose, originating in the Haute-Garonne region of southwestern France. The breed has existed since at least the 1400s and takes its name from the city of Toulouse, a long-standing agricultural centre in the region.

Toulouse geese were introduced to England in the early 1800s, where selective breeding led to further standardization. From there, they were imported into North America beginning in the mid-1800s. The Grey Toulouse was recognized by the American Poultry Association in 1874, with the Buff variety admitted in 1977.

Today, the Livestock Conservancy recognizes one Toulouse breed with two distinct types:

    •    Production Toulouse (Oie de Toulouse sans bavette)

    •    Dewlap Toulouse (Oie de Toulouse à bavette)

Production Toulouse are utility birds developed for small farms and homesteads. They are large but balanced geese, typically weighing 18–20 pounds, with moderate egg production of approximately 25–40 eggs per year. They lack a true dewlap, though the neck may show deep natural furrowing. This is the most common Toulouse type found on working farms.

Our Toulouse Geese

Our flock consists of two Production (non-dewlap) Toulouse geese:

    •    Sugarfoot — Grey gander    •    Rawhide — Buff goose

Both birds display the practical, calm, and substantial qualities that define the Production Toulouse type, without exaggerated exhibition traits.

Our Breeding Goals

Our goal is to maintain a dedicated, pure Production Toulouse breeding group focused on utility, temperament, and sound structure. We prioritize healthy growth, reliable reproduction, and adaptability to small-farm environments. By keeping this pair separate as their own breeding unit, we aim to produce consistent, functional Toulouse geese true to their historic role as dependable farm birds.