Dorpers were developed 60 years ago in South Africa as a meat breed by crossing the Dorset Horn and Persian Blackhead (a fat tailed South African sheep). They are now the second most popular breed in that country. They normally have a black head and upper neck with white body, but approximately 30 percent are all white.

They're an easy care sheep that divert most of their energy into growing meat instead of wool. In fact, you don't have to shear them at all!

Dorpers have a high lambing rate, the ability to breed all year, outstanding mothering ability, hardiness and many other qualities that make them easy to raise. The ewes can produce offspring three times in two years. Male Dorpers weigh 100 lbs. at 90 days of age and females weigh from 80 to 90 lbs.Dorpers have well developed hind quarters and their meat is lean and tastes delicious