A goatherd or a goatherder's a person who herds goats as a vocational activity. Similar to a fisherman who catches fish for a living, the drover here herds goats. Goatherds are popular in countries where goat populations are significant; for instance, in Africa and South Asia. Goats are typically bred as dairy or meat animals, with some breeds being shorn for wool. Herding a goat's much harder than herding sheep. Fictional goatherds include Peter from Johanna Spyri's Heidi, and the song "The L… (More on Goatherd)