
Poll Dorset
The Poll Dorset is a popular and versatile sheep breed, renowned for its excellent meat quality and prolific breeding capabilities. First developed in Australia by selectively breeding the horned Dorset Horn sheep, this breed has been hornless since the 1940s, making it more manageable for farmers. The Poll Dorset is characterized by its robust and muscular frame, covered in a dense and springy white fleece. They possess a broad head with a distinctive pink nose and bright, alert eyes. Known for their superior meat qualities, Poll Dorsets produce a high yield of tender, flavorful lamb with desirable carcass characteristics. This breed is highly regarded for its ability to breed out of season, providing lambs year-round, which gives it a significant advantage in the sheep farming industry. The ewes are excellent mothers, with high lambing rates and strong maternal instincts. Due to their adaptability, Poll Dorset sheep thrive in a range of environmental conditions and are well-suited to various farming systems, making them a favorite among shepherds and agriculturalists worldwide.
Colors: White