Dorper/White Dorper
The Dorper, a recemt arrival in Australia, was developed in South Africa from crossing the Blackhead Persian ewe with the Dorset Horn.
The breed is mainly black-faced with a white body, although some are all white. It has a long breeding season and is highly fertile. It is hardy and will thrive equally in semi-arid and good conditions. The Dorper is an easy-care sheep. Its fleece is a mixture of hair and wool, which drops off if not shorn.
Further information is available from:
The Dorper Sheep Breeders’ Society of Australia
PO Box 108
Goodwood SA 5034
