https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=817107128631979
http://afs.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/dorset/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorset_Horn
https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/dorset-horn
This explains one reason our Horned Dorset sheep have such a fine crimp to their wool. One day I may spend the money to have a micron count done to compare them to Merino sheep. When (if) I have some 'mad money' to spend.
Dorset
(Horned and Polled)
Dorsets are best known for their ability to produce a lamb crop any time during the year. History tells us that centuries ago when Spain wished to conquer England, Merino sheep were brought into southwest England and crossed with the Horned Sheep of Wales. The result was a desirable, all-purpose sheep that spread over Dorset, Somerset, Devon and most of Wales.
The first Horned Dorsets were brought to the United States in 1885. In 1948, a dominant gene for polledness occurred resulting in Polled Dorsets which are now popular in the farm flock states. Dorset ewes are prolific, heavy milkers that produce lambs with moderate growth and maturity that yield heavy muscled carcasses.
Dorsets are best known for their ability to produce a lamb crop any time during the year. History tells us that centuries ago when Spain wished to conquer England, Merino sheep were brought into southwest England and crossed with the Horned Sheep of Wales. The result was a desirable, all-purpose sheep that spread over Dorset, Somerset, Devon and most of Wales.
The first Horned Dorsets were brought to the United States in 1885. In 1948, a dominant gene for polledness occurred resulting in Polled Dorsets which are now popular in the farm flock states. Dorset ewes are prolific, heavy milkers that produce lambs with moderate growth and maturity that yield heavy muscled carcasses.
Breed categories: medium wool, meat
Distribution: Worldwide http://www.sheep101.info/breedsD-F.html
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