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 breed in …

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 fertility, …

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.

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.

The Dorper sheep is a domestic mutton breed from South Africa, developed by crossing the Dorset Horn and Blackhead Persian sheep. The South African Department of Agriculture created it to produce a …

Mar 22, 2023 · Dorper sheep are an easy care breed, which mainly means no shearing. Since sheep are hard to find in some areas, shearing can also be a challenge for small flock owners, but not if you …

The Dorper is the fastest growing, heaviest-muscled hair sheep breed in the U.S. Dorper carcasses are superior to any other breed of hair sheep. Their superior conformation and shedding characteristics …

The Dorper is a breed of sheep that originated in the south of Africa in the 1940’s. It is the product of cross-breeding between the Dorset Horn and Blackhead Persian breeds.

Jul 20, 2025 · Discover the hardy and versatile Dorper sheep, a South African meat breed known for its rapid growth, non-seasonal breeding, and adaptability.