Contact Information

Dr. Tony Pescatore, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686

Sheep Discovery - Breeds - Dorper Sheep

Sheep Discovery - Breeds - Dorper Sheep

Sheep Discovery - Breeds - Dorper Sheep


  • Origin - South Africa
  • Type - Meat Breed
  • Wool - Hair (Slight mixture of wool and hair permissible)
  • Descriptors - Black head, white body, thick, muscular frame
  • Important Traits - Hardy, do well in harsh conditions, ewes are excellent mothers and heavy milkers, lambs are vigorous, reproductive efficiency, non-selective grazers.

Dorper Sheep

Contact Information

Dr. Tony Pescatore, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686