Sheep Discovery - Breeds - Polled Dorset

Polled Dorset

• Origin - Developed form Dorsets at North Carolina State University.
• Type - Meat breed.
• Wool - Short and ense.
• Descriptors - White wool, polled (hornless), moderate frame size, barrel shaped body, wool on head and legs, and white muzzle and feet.
• Important Traits - Carcass conformation, will breed "out-of-season", and milking ability.