A fast-growing sheep, it is easy to care for and has a very light mixed coat of hair and wool that it sheds early in the summer. Raised to survive in the most arid climates of the year, it has one characteristic that is standard for the breed – a complete blackhead.

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, with the ability to breed every eight months and to produce a high number of twins.

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. Dorper sheep have a distinctive appearance: black heads and white bodies.

Jan 9, 2011 · Dorper sheep originated in South Africa and were the result of crossing Dorset Horn with Blackheaded Persian sheep. Two varieties of Dorper Sheep were created: the black headed Dorper and an all white variety, the White Dorper sheep.

The Dorper is a cross between the Blackhead Persian sheep (a hair breed) and the Dorset Horned are (a wool breed). They have the characteristics of both species, but they are not particularly prized for their wool potential.

Adding sheep to a cattle operation can diversify assets with a quick return on investment. Even better, adding Dorpers, which have superior growth performance and carcasses, help achieve these goals much more efficiently.

One of the most fertile of sheep breeds that is hornless with good body length and a short light covering of hair and wool. The breed has the characteristic black head (Dorper) as well as white heads (White Dorper).

The 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.

Dorper’s are by far the closest hair sheep to the wool breed. They have woolier coats and are slower to shed (most of them). There are black headed Dorpers (most common) and white Dorpers (harder to find).

Dorper sheep have a coat that is a mix of hair and wool. We cannot spin the wool from their skin. Hair sheep aren’t as affected by heat; they will shed if too warm. Wool can also impact the flavor of the meat, creating a strong taste in mutton. What do Dorper sheep eat? Dorper sheep are happy to eat grass and shrubs.