Both sheep and goats have which type of hooves?

• A. Cloven
• B. Two toe-nails
• C. All of these
• D. Split

Answer: (A)

Cloven hooves describe feet divided into two toes. Sheep and goats are even-toed ungulates, meaning they bear two weight-bearing digits on each foot, each with its own nail, forming a split hoof. This two-part structure is a defining anatomical feature and is why the term cloven is used to describe their hooves. While you might also describe the hoof as split or as having two toe-nails, cloven is the precise term commonly used in veterinary contexts.