The Dorper Breed
| Breed Characteristics | Breed Habits |
| Considered a 'Hair' Sheep | Browsers: Similarly to Goats |
| No Shearing Required | Can Forage Well on Poor Range |
| Excellent Growth Rate: Up to 80 lbs./2 mos. | Easy to Handle |
| Ewes are Very Good Mothers | Ewes Ready to Breed at 8 to 10 Months |
| First Time Mothers Usually Produce a Single | Males Can Breed at 5 Months |
| Experienced Mothers Produce 2's & 3's | Capable of Breeding Year-Round |
| Require Less Maintenance than Other Breeds | Tolerate a Variety of Weather Conditions |
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The Dorper Breed Was Developed in the 1930's
The Dorrest Ram was Bred with a Black-headed Persian Ewe
Dorpers were Imported to the United States in the Mid-1990's
For Current Inventory and Pricing Call:
George Borck
979-251-0138
or Email at:
Member: American Dorper Sheep Breeders' Society, http://www.thcdorperassociation.com
Wakefield Farms, LLC
601 Pulawski School Lane
Mailing Address: PO Box 533
Chappell Hill, Texas 77426
Susan Borck, Innkeeper
979.251.1459 Phone
866.494.7236 Fax
susanborck@msn.com E-mail