Welcome!

American Dorper Sheep Breeders’ Society – the official registry for Dorper Sheep in the United States.

The Society was organized in December of 1995. In October of 1996 the first event was held in Cameron, Texas with attendees from Mexico, Canada, South Africa and several regions of the United States. The first business meeting was held and a board of directors was elected. By December 1996, the organizational by-laws were formalized and the Society was incorporated.

Click here for Membership Application.

Dorper Photo Contest

White Dorper 1st Place Winner — Jessica Waldron, Ohio
More contest results here.

Upcoming Events

Oct 17-19 2017 Sunbelt Ag Expo Sheep and Goat Seminars, Will R. Getz Small Ruminant Section, Moultrie, GA

For more info: http://sunbeltexpo.com/visitors/how-to-get-here/

Nov 10-12 North American International Livestock Exposition, Junior Breeding Sheep Shows — Louisville, KY

For more info: www.livestockexpo.org

Nov 15 North American Livestock Exposition, Eastern National Regional Dorper/White Dorper Show —
Louisville, KY

For more info: www.livestockexpo.org

Click here for 2018 events.

Recipes

Braised Lamb Shanks

For garlic lovers, a braised dish like this one makes for the perfect, slow-cooked autumn and winter meal. Serve with a side of wilted spinach or kale, with even more garlic mixed in, if you like.

Click here for this and other recipes.