Dorper Sheep

A Dorper is a fast-growing meat-producing sheep. 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 that country.

This breed was developed by the crossing of a Dorset Horn  and Blackhead Persian around in the 1930s. 

 Dorpers have a high fertility and maternal instinct, combined with high growth rates and hardiness. The breed has the characteristic black head.The Dorper is well adapted to a variety of climatic and grazing conditions. Dorpers are hardy and can thrive under range conditions where other breeds can barely exist and the ewe can raise a lamb of reasonable quality under fairly severe conditions. As a strong and non-selective grazer the Dorper can advantageously be incorporated into a well planned range management system.