Country
Specie
ISO3
BRA
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Dorper
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
This breed adapted the diversity climatic variations in the Brazilian tropical climate.
Special characteristic of product
Great muscular development.
Reference for special qualities
Sheep Breeders Brazilian Association
Color comments
multi coloured: white, with the head black.
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
small horns or developed only at the base.
Wither height males
50
Wither height females
45
Weight males
80.00
Weight females
75.00
Other specific visible traits
strong, and long head, not concave in profile, with middle ears in proportion the head size.
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1977
Description of origin
recently imported, origin South of Africa.
Year of origin
1998
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
