DK Dorpers

DK Dorpers Breeding/show quality stock available. Welcome to our Facebook site! We are located in Galt, California, and raise Dorper sheep. Thank you.

There are many reasons why people choose to raise specific animals. We selected the Dorper because they are beautiful, have a docile temperament, don't require shearing, and very fertile and hardy! Basically, they are beautiful, easy to maintain, and tasty, so what's not to love! :-)

A little Dorper History: The Dorper breed was developed in South Africa in the 1930's, by crossing a Dorset Ho

rn x Blackhead Persian. The Blackhead Persian sheep, a hardy, fat-tailed desert breed from Arabia, brings to the Dorper its hardiness, thriftiness, adaptability, pigmentation and hair covering. In addition, the Persians have very valuable skins used in the production of fine leather products. The Dorset Horn rams crossed with Blackhead Persian ewes produced fast growing and heavily muscled lambs. Many University and other taste tests report that Dorper lamb meat is milder, leaner, and richer in flavor than other breeds of sheep --- and we agree. A little about us: Our family ranch is located in Galt, CA, we offer fullblood show and breed quality Dorper sheep to start or enhance your flock. Our family spends a lot of time with our stock, and they are well cared for. We believe a quality environment combined with a quality animal is critical for producing superior meat. Nothing is genetically altered, and no growth hormones or other alterations are used to raise our animals. Grass-fed lambs have less fat accumulation over the carcass and increased marbling in the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful product. The flavor of the Dorper meat has a mild yet rich flavor, it is delicate and not overpowering, and we believe it surpasses the flavor of any other sheep breed. Dorper lamb is not your traditional lamb product -- it's better!! We are members of the American Dorper Sheep Breeder's Society, the Western States Dorper Association, and the South African Dorper Sheep Breeder's Society, and look forward to answering any questions you might have.

Happy Easter!
04/20/2025

Happy Easter!

Love watching the lambs when they play in the pasture. 💝
04/20/2025

Love watching the lambs when they play in the pasture. 💝

Valentine is our Dorper/Katahdin cross that was born here about 13 years ago. She became the ranch pet and her offspri...
04/18/2025

Valentine is our Dorper/Katahdin cross that was born here about 13 years ago. She became the ranch pet and her offspring have been our food source. Valentine has been a massive producer by having almost triplets every year (a couple exceptions with twins). I was hoping this old girl would take a break a give us a single, but that’s not her way! We will probably keep one of her girls this time and call her V2. 💝

Love the development on these two guys!
04/13/2025

Love the development on these two guys!

The largest baby belly in the flock!! Hopefully, she delivers soon! UPDATE: She had 2 big babies. Everyone is doing...
04/12/2025

The largest baby belly in the flock!! Hopefully, she delivers soon! UPDATE: She had 2 big babies. Everyone is doing great! :-)

Love the masculine head and body thickness in this young yearling.UPDATE: There is a lot of questions about this youngs...
04/10/2025

Love the masculine head and body thickness in this young yearling.
UPDATE: There is a lot of questions about this youngster. He is a son of DK Dorpers 1021 "Thor" (currently owned by Leyland Farms, Robert Bloyed). Yes, he is for sale, and about 11 months old. We are located in Galt, CA. I have about 15 other young yearlings and about 5 mature rams for sale. I'll be posting them as I can capture decent photos. We are in the process of selecting 2 rams to take to the WSDA Show and Sale in Boise, Idaho on May 29-31, 2025. We are also taking 2 young ewes. Please message us if you'd like to make an appointment to stop by and talk sheep. :-)

Dorper lambs are the cutest. 💝
04/09/2025

Dorper lambs are the cutest. 💝

04/07/2025
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04/06/2025

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04/06/2025

Baby time! 😍

This little newborn knows where the food is! 😂
03/20/2025

This little newborn knows where the food is! 😂

03/17/2025

Happy St Patrick's Day!

Lambing has officially started! Dorper babies are so stinkin cute!! 💝
03/16/2025

Lambing has officially started! Dorper babies are so stinkin cute!! 💝

03/15/2025

LE ROUX VAN WYK DORPER & GUEST SELLERS AUCTION
Stampriet Showgrounds - Stampriet
11 April 2025 @ 10:00

For more information and photos of animals on auction, please visit our website at https://agra.com.na/index.php/stud-auctions/auction/1420

Digital Auction REGISTRATIONS CLOSE Thursday 10 April 2025 @ 17:00.

All Agra Auctions clients MUST be FIA registered to participate in ANY auction. Follow the link for more information https://identitytoday.com.na/agra-ekyc

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https://auctions.swiftvee.com/auctions/le-roux-van-wyk-dorpers-and-guest-sellers-production-auction-Bpz9

03/14/2025

Happy Friday and Happy Lambing! 😃

The pregnant girls grazing in the front yard. 💝
03/11/2025

The pregnant girls grazing in the front yard. 💝

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Galt, CA
95632

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9166122046

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