Dorset Horn and Poll Sheep: the only sheep breed that can breed all year round - ideal for contolling your lambing times.

NEW RULES REGULATING THE TRANSPORT OF LIVESTOCK

Please note that the new Rules regulating the transport of livestock came into place in January, 2007, and that we would suggest that all those concerned ensure they are conversant with these. Full details can be found on the Defra website at click here

The Dorset Horn Sheep Breeders' Association was established in 1891 for "the encouragement of the breeding of Dorset Horn Sheep at home and abroad and the maintenance of the purity of the breed".

During the late 1950's hornless Dorset sheep, developed in Australia, were introduced to the UK and rapidly grew in popularity. By 1974 there were more Poll Dorsets registered than Dorset Horns and in recognition of this the Association's name was changed in 1981 to the Dorset Horn and Poll Dorset Sheep Breeders' Association.