The oldest goat bones found in Denmark have been dated to 3400 BC.

[2] The Danish Landrace results from cross-breeding in the nineteenth century of indigenous local goats with imported German Braune Harzer Ziege and Swiss Saanen stock.

[1][3]: 381 The breed association is the Foreningen for Danske Landracegeder; a herd-book was started in 1982.

[2] In 2018 the population was reported as 223 billies (males) and 1115 nannies (females).

[2] Seven coat colours are recognised, including black and blue [1][4]: 46 It is used primarily for the production of milk, but is also raised for meat.