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 …

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.

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.

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 …

The Dorper sheep is a highly regarded breed originating from South Africa, established in the 1930s through the crossbreeding of Dorset Horn and Blackhead Persian sheep.

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.

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 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 …

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.