Katelynn Groves

Katelynn Groves, Dorset sheep, Gilbert, AZ, in Maricopa County near Phoenix. She has been raising Dorset sheep for several seasons, maintaining registration through recognized sheep breeding associations and performing annual health screenings for parasites and genetic conditions. Her farm practices a pasture-rotation system and group socialization to support natural behaviors and strong immune systems.

Lambs spend their days grazing on native grasses and settle indoors in climate-controlled shelters each night. The Groves family focuses on breeding lines known for gentle temperaments and consistent wool density, and many of the flock trace back to foundation stock known for durability. Offspring are often selected for show competitions and fiber workshops across central Arizona. Annual shearing follows careful handling protocols to ensure high-quality fleece and minimal stress. Herd records track lineage, health data and growth rates to guide each breeding decision with care and transparency.