The Dorper is an easy-care animal that produces a short, light coat of wool and hair that is shed in late spring and summer. It was developed in South Africa and is now the second most popular …

The Blackhead Persian sheep, a hardy, fat-tailed desert breed from Arabia, brings to the Dorper its hardiness, thriftiness, adaptability, pigmentation and hair covering. It also brings remarkable …

What is the Dorper Sheep Breed? Dorper sheep are South African-bred, first developed as a combination of the Blackhead Persian and the Dorset Horn.

The Dorper is a South African mutton breed developed in the 1930's from the Dorset Horn and Blackheaded Persian. The breed was developed for the arid extensive regions of South Africa.

Is the Dorper Sheep Right for You? The Dorper sheep is one of the fastest-growing breeds in the United States and many other countries worldwide. This hardy breed, an excellent mutton …

Jan 5, 2025 · What is a dorper sheep? Dorper is a breed of sheep which is popular and known for its hardiness, quick growth, and high quality meat. It can do very well in extreme hot weather.

Jul 20, 2025 · The Dorper Sheep is a robust breed developed in South Africa, known for its hardiness and suitability for meat production. Originating from a cross between the Dorset …

If you are looking for registered Dorper breeding stock, we provide quality registered Dorper bucks and resgistered Dorper ewes. Starter flocks are available and are an affordable way to get …

Feb 4, 2011 · Dorper sheep are a large, hardy meat sheep breed from South Africa. Discover the history, traits, and care tips for this breed of meat sheep.

Lauri Celella of Poetry Dorpers and Amanda Houser, Assistant Manager for the Farm Administration at Tennessee Tech, use Dorper sheep for biological weed control, increase soil …