Snells Dorpers

Snells Dorpers, Dorper sheep in Bryant, Arkansas, is based on a family farm in Central Arkansas near Little Rock. Dorpers are valued for their adaptability, strong maternal instincts and consistent growth under a wide range of conditions. Snells Dorpers has several years of experience breeding hardy stock and participates in national sheep associations with routine health testing for parasites and foot rot. Breeding selections focus on maternal traits and robust growth rates. The operation is rooted in a small family farm where pasture rotation and shelter in open-sided barns support the flock’s well-being.

The sheep are handled gently from birth to encourage calm temperament and are regularly checked for hoof health. Joseph Snell follows a feeding and grazing plan that balances nutrition with natural forage. Local livestock keepers note the consistent quality of Snells Dorpers sheep, particularly their adaptability to varied pasture conditions.