 The
outstanding characteristic of the Dorset Horn is
the ability of the ewes to breed at almost any
season of the year. In this respect the Dorset
Horn is unique as far as British Breeds are
concerned.
Although an old established
breed, the first flock book was not published
until 1892. Since then they have spread widely
throughout Australia and other parts of the
world.
Both rams and ewes are horned, the
ram having very large horns curling forward and
coming very close to the cheeks. They are the
only British Breed which do not have black
nostrils and black feet, the noses being pink
and the feet horn coloured.
They are the
main breed from which the Poll Dorset was
derived – an Australian breed. There are now 28
registered Dorset Horn flocks in
Australia.
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