Why Black or White?

People often ask what is the difference between Black and White Dorpers?

Basically there is very little difference between Black headed and White Dorpers and there is probable as much variation within each type as there is between each type so it probably just comes down to personal preference.

However it is my observation that when crossing the Black headed Dorper over say  the merino ewe you are more likely to get more body colour than if you use a White Dorper ram.

Secondly, the traditional wool producer has a predisposed aversion to coloured fibre  even though both the black and white modulated fibres can contaminate traditional wool quality to some extent but this does not seem to have a significant financial impact on the value of most western region type wools.

The White Dorpers seem to have a slightly better temperament at an early age but I think this seems to resolve itself quickly when the sheep are weaned properly in secure paddocks and good low stress stock handling skills are practiced.

Best results are achieved if you work quietly in the yards because Dorper sheep are forward moving and don’t need to be ‘pushed’ as hard as most other breeds.

We believe that the White Dorpers are great sheep to work with and as you get a better understanding of their behavioural patterns and habits it will be personally very rewarding for you. Because of their superior attributes and qualities together with their unique character they are a pleasure to work with.